A resident’s family member is concerned that the resident is not eating adequately and is at risk for malnutrition. The family member says to a nurse, “I heard that there are drugs that can make my mother eat better. Do you think she should be on one?” The best response by the nurse is:
A. "Yes, there are some very effective drugs out there. Your mother should be on one of them."
B. "Use of drugs results in minimal improvement in appetite and weight gain and can have some serious side effects."
C. "There are no drugs that impact appetite or weight gain."
D. "These drugs are not permitted to be used in a long-term care facility."
Ans: B. "Use of drugs results in minimal improvement in appetite and weight gain and can have some serious side effects."
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