A new nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. The patient is becoming malnourished because nothing tastes good. Which recommendation by the nurse would be most appropriate for this patient?
a. "Rinse your mouth several times a day to hydrate your taste buds."
b. "Blend foods together in interesting flavor combinations."
c. "Eat soft foods that are easy to chew and swallow."
d. "Avoid adding spices or aromatic ingredients to food to prevent nausea."
A
Good oral hygiene is important to stimulate and hydrate taste buds. Having an unpleasant taste in the mouth discourages the patient from eating. Avoid blending foods together because this confuses the ability to discriminate flavors and taste. Texturized, spicy, and aromatic foods stimulate and make eating more enjoyable.
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