A 32-year-old pregnant patient with Bell's palsy refuses to eat while others are present because of embarrassment about drooling. The best response by the nurse is to
a. respect the patient's feelings and arrange for privacy at mealtimes.
b. teach the patient to chew food on the unaffected side of the mouth.
c. offer the patient liquid nutritional supplements at frequent intervals.
d. discuss the patient's concerns with visitors who arrive at mealtimes.
ANS: A
The patient's desire for privacy should be respected to encourage adequate nutrition and reduce patient embarrassment. Liquid supplements will reduce the patient's enjoyment of the taste of food. It would be inappropriate for the nurse to discuss the patient's embarrassment with visitors unless the patient wishes to share this information. Chewing on the unaffected side of the mouth will enhance nutrition and enjoyment of food but will not decrease the drooling.
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