A client who was widowed 6 weeks ago had had a depressed appetite since his wife died. He admits to not eating very much and says his appetite gets worse as the day goes on
He has unintentionally lost 19 pounds since his wife's death and complains of around-the-clock fatigue. He is admitted to the unit for weight loss due to inadequate nutritional intake. What nursing intervention would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the care plan for this client? A) Make sure the client orders a wide variety of foods he likes so he eats a lot.
B) Tell the client that he should not snack between meals.
C) Encourage the client to eat a big breakfast.
D) Suggest that the client eat alone in his room.
C
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Ways to promote adequate intake include encouraging a big breakfast if appetite deteriorates throughout the day; promoting congregate dining, if appropriate; ordering snacks and nutritional supplements; and encouraging good oral hygiene.
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