Which Action Should the Nurse Take First in Order to Improve

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take first in order to improve calorie and protein intake for a patient who eats only about 50% of each meal because of "feeling too tired to eat much."

• 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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