Multiple Choice
A terminally ill patient is receiving tube feedings. When the meal tray for the roommate arrives, the patient says "that smells so good. I wish I could eat something." Which of the following should the nurse do?
A) Let the patient know that the hospital meals are not that great and that the tube feeding is better
B) Explain that the patient is getting fed through the tube
C) Tell the patient that the desire to eat normally will pass
D) Ask the patient if he is hungry or thirsty
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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