A Patient Has Not Eaten Since Admission to the Long-Term

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient has not eaten since admission to the long-term care facility 2 days ago.Which is the best initial intervention for the nurse to prevent malnutrition in this patient?

• A) Make a diet request to the health care provider for full liquids.
• B) Ask the patient's daughter why the patient will not eat.
• C) Remind the patient that nutrition is essential to better health.
• D) Assess the patient for possible reasons for the lack of intake.

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