A client recovering from surgery to repair fractured bones in the face tells the nurse that his dinner "tastes horrible.". Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "Let me see if I can order something else for you from the cafeteria.".
2. "The meal on your tray is the best the cafeteria has to offer today.".
3. "The facial injuries are affecting your sense of taste and flavor.".
4. "You do not have to eat anything you don't want to.".
3. "The facial injuries are affecting your sense of taste and flavor.".
Rationale:
The client is recovering from surgery to repair fractured facial bones. It is likely that the client's sense of smell and taste have been altered by the injuries and surgery. The nurse should explain that the facial injuries are affecting the client's sense of taste and flavor. The nurse should not order something else but explain that the client's sense of taste and flavor is going to be different for many foods until the injuries heal. The response that the meal is the best the cafeteria has to offer is inappropriate. Telling the client not to eat anything the client does not want is also inappropriate.
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