Stomatitis may cause such dufficult

Stomatitis may cause such dufficulty with eating that the child may require hospitalization for hydration, parenteral nutrition, and pain control. The child will usually choose the foods that are best tolerated, and the nurse should encourage parents to relax any eating pressures. Because the stomatitis is a temporary condition, the child can resume good food habits after the ulcer heal. Dental hygiene can become a serious problem for children with orthodontic appliances. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the braces to allow chemotherapy to continue.