If a malnourished patient has a poor appetite, the nurses first priority should be to recommend
a. enteral feedings.
b. increasing intake of fruits and vegetables.
c. several small meals and snacks each day.
d. limiting between-meal snacks to promote hunger.
Ans: c. several small meals and snacks each day.
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