The Nurse Is Caring for a Thin, Older Adult Client

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a thin, older adult client who is diagnosed with cancer and is receiving aggressive chemotherapy. The client is experiencing severe side effects from the therapy and has lost 10 pounds in the past week. What should the nurse teach the client to do? Select all that apply.

• A)Purchase fast foods and prepared foods.
• B)Eat cold foods rather than hot foods.
• C)Keep a food diary and record intake.
• D)Eat large frequent meals high in calories.
• E)Drink liquid supplements to increase intake of nutrients.

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