Nursing interventions for clients receiving palliative nutrition include providing:
1. Rigorous in-home physical therapy.
2. Mouth care and lip lubrication.
3. A regular balanced diet with snacks.
4. Scheduled rest periods.
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Rationale: The goal of palliative nutrition is to aid in the relief of symptoms and promote comfort. Although massage and gentle stretching may help to provide comfort, rigorous exercise is impractical and may cause rather than relieve discomfort. Mouth care and lip lubrication helps to relive dryness of the oral cavity. Loss of appetite is not uncommon among clients with terminal illness. The need for rest should be at the discretion of the client.
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