A 6-Year-Old Boy Is Hospitalized for Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy

Multiple Choice

A 6-year-old boy is hospitalized for intravenous antibiotic therapy.He eats very little on his "regular diet" trays.He tells the nurse that all he wants to eat is pizza,tacos,and ice cream.What nursing action is the most appropriate?

A) Request these favorite foods for him.
B) Identify healthier food choices that he likes.
C) Explain that he needs fruits and vegetables.
D) Reward him with ice cream at the end of every meal that he eats.