The nurse is preparing one of her patients for lunchtime. She opens the tray and sees the patient's pureed food. The nurse should:

a. tell the patient, "I hope you know what this is... it all looks like mush to me."
b. ask visitors to leave as they are distracting the patient.
c. ask the patient if he needs help with his meal.
d. turn off the lights and turn on the television.


c

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