A Patient with Bell's Palsy Refuses to Eat While Others

Multiple Choice

A patient with Bell's palsy refuses to eat while others are present because of embarrassment about drooling. The best response by the nurse to the patient's behavior is to

A) respect the patient's desire and arrange for privacy at mealtimes.
B) offer the patient liquid nutritional supplements at frequent intervals.
C) discuss the patient's concerns with visitors who arrive at mealtimes.
D) teach the patient to chew food on the unaffected side of the mouth.