If a Malnourished Patient Has a Poor Appetite,the Nurse's First

question 28

Multiple Choice

If a malnourished patient has a poor appetite,the nurse's first priority should be to recommend

• A) enteral feedings.
• B) increasing intake of fruits and vegetables.
• C) several small meals and snacks each day.
• D) limiting between-meal snacks to promote hunger.

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