The Mother of a Healthy Toddler Reports That the Child

Multiple Choice

The mother of a healthy toddler reports that the child is eating less than a few months ago but the child has not lost any weight.Which is the most appropriate response of the nurse?

A) "You need to make him eat more every day.At this stage,he is growing too fast to not eat."
B) "I could show you a growth chart,but each child is different so it doesn't mean much."
C) "Toddlers have periods when they aren't growing as fast and they don't need to eat as much."
D) "Make him eat with a spoon and don't feed him snacks.He will be hungrier at meal time."