The nurse is caring for a client with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux). To assist the client in meeting the adequate nutritional needs, the nurse should suggest that the client:
A) Take small meals of soft consistency
B) Increase the intake of calcium and proteins
C) Include additional servings of fruits and raw vegetables
D) Include fish, liver, and chicken in diet
A
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