Question

The nurse is planning the care of a 5-year-old child with developmental disabilities whose weight is at the 12th percentile for her age. the care team and the child's parents have agreed that interventions are necessary. which intervention should be added to the plan of care?

Answer 1

The nurse should tell the parents to record what the child eats and drinks on a daily basis. This strategy will allow the nurse to see how the food and drinks the child consumes effects her condition. With the record the nurse will be able to suggest foods that will help the child be able to handle her disability better.