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A 60-Yr-Old Man Who Is Hospitalized with an Abdominal Wound

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A 60-yr-old man who is hospitalized with an abdominal wound infection has been eating very little and states,"Nothing on the menu sounds good." Which action by the nurse will be most effective in improving the patient's oral intake?


A) Order six small meals daily.
B) Make a referral to the dietitian.
C) Teach the patient about high-calorie foods.
D) Have family members bring favorite foods.

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