The Home Health Care Nurse Is Visiting a Family with a 3-Year-Old

Multiple Choice

The home health care nurse is visiting a family with a 3-year-old to observe a meal. The parent gives the child a plate with 1/2 cup of pureed meat. What action by the nurse is best?

A) Document how well the child eats the serving of meat.
B) Inquire if the child still drinks from a bottle between meals.
C) Ask the parents what they serve the child for snacks.
D) Provide teaching on the appropriate serving size for this child.