The home health nurse recommends to the 60-year-old patient with emphysema who is anorexic to enhance her nutrition by the practices of: (Select all that apply.)

a. resting before eating.
b. avoiding gas-producing food.
c. eating four to six small meals rather than three large ones.
d. lying down after eating.
e. taking small bites and chewing slowly.


A, B, C, E
Lying down after meals will likely increase shortness of breath. All other options will enhance her ability to increase her nutritional state.

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