Multiple Choice
A patient had surgery 1 week ago, has not been eating his meals, and states that he has no appetite.The nurse assesses that the patient has been progressively losing weight.Which intervention has the highest priority?
A) Encouraging the patient to eat
B) Force-feeding the patient
C) Consulting with the nutritional support team
D) Being aware that the patient will come around when hungry
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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