A Patient with Bell's Palsy Refuses to Eat While Others

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with Bell's palsy refuses to eat while others are present because of embarrassment about drooling. The best response by the nurse to the patient's behavior is to

• A) respect the patient's desire and arrange for privacy at mealtimes.
• B) offer the patient liquid nutritional supplements at frequent intervals.
• C) discuss the patient's concerns with visitors who arrive at mealtimes.
• D) teach the patient to chew food on the unaffected side of the mouth.

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