A Patient Had Surgery 1 Week Ago,has Not Been Eating

A patient had surgery 1 week ago,has not been eating his meals,and states that he has no appetite.The nurse assesses that the patient has been progressively losing weight.Which intervention has the highest priority?

A) Encourage the patient to eat.
B) Force-feed the patient.
C) Consult with the nutritional support team.
D) Be aware that the patient will come around when hungry.

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