The nurse is caring for an older client who is receiving phenytoin. Which nutrition-related points does the nurse teach the client? Select all that apply.
1. "Notify the provider for difficulty swallowing."
2. "Sometimes you will not have a good appetite."
3. "Make sure to eat food rich in B vitamins."
4. "Your favorite foods may not taste good anymore."
5. "Get a few minutes of sunshine every day."
2. "Sometimes you will not have a good appetite."
3. "Make sure to eat food rich in B vitamins."
4. "Your favorite foods may not taste good anymore."
5. "Get a few minutes of sunshine every day."
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