Which of the Following Actions Should the Nurse Take First

question 13

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Teach the client 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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