A patient with cancer has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to altered taste sensation. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
a. Add strained baby meats to foods such as casseroles.
b. Teach the patient about foods that are high in nutrition.
c. Avoid giving the patient foods that are strongly disliked.
d. Add extra spice to enhance the flavor of foods that are served.
ANS: C
The patient will eat more if disliked foods are avoided and foods that the patient likes are included instead. Additional spice is not usually an effective way to enhance taste. Adding baby meats to foods will increase calorie and protein levels, but does not address the issue of taste. The patient's poor intake is not caused by a lack of information about nutrition.
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