Which intervention should be added to the nursing care plan for supporting nutritional intake in a patient with Parkinson disease?
a. Offer large meals with a variety of finger foods.
b. Thicken liquids to make them easier to swallow.
c. Puree all foods and drink through a straw.
d. Offer a diet high in carbohydrates and fat and low in protein.
B
Thickened feedings are easier to swallow. Several small, protein-rich meals are preferable to large ones. A pureed diet is unappealing.
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