Which Nursing Action Will Be Most Effective in Improving Oral

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action will be most effective in improving oral intake for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to painful oral ulcers?

• A) Offer the patient frequent small snacks between meals.
• B) Assist the patient to choose favorite foods from the menu.
• C) Provide education about the importance of nutritional intake.
• D) Apply the ordered anesthetic gel to oral lesions before meals.