The Nurse Caring for a Client for Several Days Has

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a client for several days has assessed that he has been eating poorly during his hospitalization. Which nursing measure should the nurse implement to assist the client in improving his nutritional intake?

• A) Encourage his daughter to prepare food at home and bring it to the client.
• B) Serve large meals and encourage the client to eat as much as possible.
• C) Provide distractions while the client is fed so that he will eat more.
• D) Provide bland meals.

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