When a Deficiency in Nutritional Status of a Patient Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

When a deficiency in nutritional status of a patient is assessed,what action should be taken by the hospice nurse?

• A)Make a comprehensive grocery list for the caregiver.
• B)Alert the licensed medical nutritionist.
• C)Seek culturally appropriate methods to increase nutrition.
• D)Instruct the caregiver to give the patient multivitamins.

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