Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A child who is receiving chemotherapy and has been prescribed a neutropenic dietThe nurse is reviewing appropriate nutritional options for a child who is receiving chemotherapy and has been prescribed a neutropenic diet. The nurse would recommend which of the following options
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Vanilla milkshake made with pasteurized milk. This option is suitable for a child on a neutropenic diet during chemotherapy as it is made with pasteurized milk, which reduces the risk of bacterial contamination that can be harmful to the child with a weakened immune system. The pasteurization process kills harmful bacteria while retaining the nutritional value of the milk.
The other options are not recommended for a child on a neutropenic diet:
A: Bagel with cream cheese and lox - Lox is a type of cured salmon that may contain bacteria and is not recommended for a child with a weakened immune system.
C: Ham and cheese sandwich - The deli meats in the sandwich may harbor harmful bacteria, which can pose a risk to the child's health.
D: Sushi - Raw fish in sushi may contain bacteria and parasites that can be harmful to a child with a compromised immune system.
Overall, option B is the best choice as it provides a
The other options are not recommended for a child on a neutropenic diet:
A: Bagel with cream cheese and lox - Lox is a type of cured salmon that may contain bacteria and is not recommended for a child with a weakened immune system.
C: Ham and cheese sandwich - The deli meats in the sandwich may harbor harmful bacteria, which can pose a risk to the child's health.
D: Sushi - Raw fish in sushi may contain bacteria and parasites that can be harmful to a child with a compromised immune system.
Overall, option B is the best choice as it provides a