The nursing intervention that will enhance the nutritional status of a patient with COPD is to:
1. offer small, frequent meals.
2. encourage extra liquids with meals.
3. assist the patient to exercise before meals.
4. supply information about nutrition.
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Small meals are not as tiring for the patient and are more appealing.
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