Adequate nutrition and healthy eating habits for pediatric clients ensure proper growth and development and promote a lifetime of good dietary decisions. Teaching centers around choosing balanced and appropriate meals and supporting a healthy relationship with food.

Teaching was effective if the caregiver demonstrates understanding of the following teaching: Picky eating is common in young children as they learn to control their environment and develop independent thinking skills. Understanding a child’s preferences and routines allows parents to plan a balanced nutritional diet around a full week. It is important to offer a variety of nutritious foods throughout the week for optimal nutrition during this stage instead of trying to achieve the same variety within a single day.

A tracheostomy is an artificial airway created by an opening in the trachea. Thick, copious tracheostomy secretions can obstruct airflow within the airway and cause coughing, an early sign of respiratory distress. The nurse should provide interventions to ensure a patent airway and prevent further respiratory distress (e.g., humidification, suctioning).