A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative from a neck dissection. What would be the most appropriate nursing action to enhance the patient's appetite?
A) Encourage the family to bring in the patient's favored foods.
B) Limit visitors at mealtimes so that the patient is not distracted.
C) Avoid offering food unless the patient initiates.
D) Provide thorough oral care immediately after the patient eats.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Family involvement and home-cooked favorite foods may help the patient to eat. Having visitors at mealtimes may make eating more pleasant and increase the patient's appetite. The nurse should not place the complete onus for initiating meals on the patient. Oral care after meals is necessary, but does not influence appetite.
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