The caregiver of a patient with Parkinson's disease is concerned with the patient's recent weight loss. What suggestion by the home health nurse will be most helpful to the caregiver in enhancing the patient's nutrition?
a. Provide six mini-meals throughout the day.
b. Be sure to include milk and cheese daily in the diet.
c. Limit the fluid intake in order to increase the appetite.
d. Prepare larger meals of fibrous foods.
A
Mini-meals can be eaten before food cools since it takes longer for the patient with Parkinson's to eat. Large meals are overwhelming and may become unappetizing before they can be consumed. Reduced fluid and increased dairy products increase the threat of constipation.
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