Mr. Winslett is a COPD patient who is complaining of poor appetite, abdominal discomfort, and bloating. Which of the following is the nurse's appropriate suggestion for improving his food intake?
a. "Consume larger meals."
b. "Substitute beans for meat."
c. "Drink a supplement before eating."
d. "Eat smaller, more frequent meals."
d
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