A trauma client is being released home to complete his recovery. He is experiencing anorexia related to pain. What would be the most effective intervention for this client's anorexia?
A) Schedule procedures and medications when they are least likely to interfere with meals.
B) Give small meals of food that decrease the client's pain.
C) Withhold beverages for 30 minutes before and after meals.
D) Control pain, nausea, or depression with medications.
D
Feedback:
If an individual is not eating due to pain, then controlling pain would be a priority to enable this individual a chance to eat.
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