A Patient Has Been Assigned the Nursing Diagnosis of Imbalanced

A patient has been assigned the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to painful oral ulcers. Which nursing action will be most effective in improving oral intake?

A) Offer the patient frequent small snacks between meals.
B) Assist the patient to choose favorite foods from the menu.
C) Provide teaching about the importance of nutritional intake.
D) Apply prescribed anesthetic gel to oral lesions before meals.

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