An important role for the nurse of a client receiving palliative nutrition is to:
1. Check blood sugars twice a day.
2. Weigh the client daily.
3. Provide support for the client and family.
4. Monitor daily input and output.
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Rationale: Providing support for the client and their family is an important role for the palliative care nurse. Checking blood sugar, weights, or input and output are not the focus of palliative care.
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