An Older Patient Has Been Eating Approximately 50% of Each

question 13

Multiple Choice

An older patient has been eating approximately 50% of each meal for several days.Which action should the nurse take to increase the patient's nutritional intake?

• A) Serve the food at room temperature.
• B) Check for an altered taste perception.
• C) Encourage the patient to eat with a friend.
• D) Provide soft, bland foods and snacks.

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Factoring

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