MrT Has Been Undergoing Treatment for Cancer; He Has Not

Multiple Choice

Mr.T has been undergoing treatment for cancer; he has not felt like eating all day and complains of much discomfort and pain.A possible initial intervention to assist in increasing his appetite is to

A) administer appetite-stimulant medication as soon as possible.
B) assess for weight loss and speak with the physician regarding tube feeding.
C) assess pain and discomfort and provide pain-relief measures.
D) change the diet plan to all liquids to make it easier to ingest food items.