A Patient Hospitalized with Chronic Heart Failure Eats Only About

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient hospitalized with chronic heart failure eats only about 50% of each meal and reports "feeling too tired to eat." Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Teach the patient about the importance of good nutrition.
• B) Serve multiple small feedings of high-calorie, high-protein foods.
• C) Obtain an order for enteral feedings of liquid nutritional supplements.
• D) Consult with the health care provider about providing parenteral nutrition (PN).

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