A nurse is caring for an elderly patient who is unable to eat more than a few bites at a time. The nurse should modify the patient's diet to
1. A high-calorie, high-protein diet.
2. Five to six small, frequent feedings.
3. A sodium-restricted diet.
4. An antigen-avoidance diet.
ANS: 2
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