A mother is concerned because her 14-month-old son, who had a big appetite when breastfeeding a few months ago, seems uninterested in eating solid food. She still breastfeeds him daily, but is thinking of weaning him soon. How should the nurse respond to this mother?
a) "It is not normal for toddlers to lose their appetites; have him tested for a gastrointestinal condition."
b) "It is normal for toddlers to lose their appetites; try weaning him all at once so that he will be more interested in the solid food."
c) "It is not normal for toddlers to lose their appetites; spoon feed him yourself to make sure he gets proper nutrition."
d) "It is normal for toddlers to lose their appetites; try starting him with just a tablespoonful of food on his plate."
Answer: "It is normal for toddlers to lose their appetites; try starting him with just a tablespoonful of food on his plate."