To Help Combat Anorexia in a Patient with COPD,the Home

question 14

Multiple Choice

To help combat anorexia in a patient with COPD,the home health nurse should:

• A) Recommend a large meal in the middle of the day.
• B) Suggest taking only cold liquid nutritional drinks.
• C) Perform oral hygiene before meals.
• D) Gently exercise for 10 minutes before a meal.

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