A client with leukemia has the nursing diagnosis Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements. Which food offered by the nurse would the client be least likely to want?
a. A sandwich
b. Cold applesauce
c. Hot soup
d. Vanilla milkshake
C
Clients with leukemia tend to prefer cold foods, sandwiches, and milkshakes to hot or spicy foods. Of course, the nurse should assess the client for preferences and allow the client foods of choice if they are not otherwise contraindicated.
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