The nurse recognizes that diseases involving the esophagus may have nutritional implications due to difficulty swallowing, and it will be necessary to:
a. have a family member feed the patient.
b. monitor the patient's food intake.
c. be in the room and encourage the patient to eat.
d. provide the patient with assisted feeding devices.
b
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