Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a toddler who has poor dietary intake. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The nurse's first action should be to obtain the child's dietary history to understand current eating habits, preferences, and barriers, enabling tailored interventions. This assessment precedes other actions like family involvement, snacks, or reinforcement, which depend on knowing the root cause.