The hospice nurse is initiating measures to help with nutrition for a client who has anorexia related to a terminal illness. Which of the following is a recommended guideline when providing nutrition to the terminally ill?
A) Do not encourage eating or drinking anything unless the client desires it.
B) Most clients benefit from low oral intake in the last stages of illness.
C) A large glass of wine may be beneficial to help the client eat.
D) Vitamins are more effective if taken about 1 hour following a meal.
B
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Studies indicate that most clients benefit from low oral intake in late stages of illness. Clients may be encouraged to eat or take fluids to preserve strength and improve quality of life. Vitamins, tranquilizers, antidepressants, antiemetics (antinausea medications), appetite stimulants, or small amounts of alcohol may help people to eat. They are most effective if received about half an hour before meals.
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