A nurse is caring for a client who is on NPO for 4 days and is not receiving any nutritional support. What is the best therapeutic nursing intervention that the nurse can perform?
A) Start immediate administration of supplemental feedings.
B) Bring the concern to the attention of the primary care provider.
C) Reassess the client's complaint of hunger.
D) Offer clear liquids to the client.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should bring the concern to the attention of the team leader or physician if the client is at nutritional risk. The nurse should not start immediate administration of supplemental feedings, reassess the client's complaint of hunger, or offer clear liquids for the client who is at nutritional risk.
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