The nurse identifies the diagnosis Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements for a patient experiencing nausea from chemotherapy. Which interventions should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Add nutmeg to foods.
b. Provide oral care before meals.
c. Provide large meals with hot foods.
d. Offer sour foods containing lemon.
e. Spray the room with disinfectant before meals.
ANS: A, B, D
A. B. D. Actions to help reduce nausea at mealtime for the patient receiving chemotherapy include adding nutmeg to foods, providing oral care before meals, and offering sour foods containing lemon. C. Small, high-calorie, frequent meals will help reduce feelings of nausea. E. The environment should be free of strong odors, such as disinfectants, to reduce the onset of nausea.
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