Multiple Choice
Which action should the nurse take first in order to improve calorie and protein intake for a patient who eats only about 50% of each meal because of "feeling too tired to eat much."
A) Teach the patient about the importance of good nutrition.
B) Serve multiple small feedings of high-calorie, high-protein foods.
C) Obtain an order for enteral feedings of liquid nutritional supplements.
D) Consult with the health care provider about providing parenteral nutrition (PN) .
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