Multiple Choice
A patient diagnosed with cancer is unable to eat because of painful mouth sores. The nurse realizes that which of the following might be helpful for this patient?
A) Keeping the patient on nothing-by-mouth status until the sores heal
B) Beginning natural anorexia
C) Beginning terminal dehydration
D) Artificial hydration and nutrition
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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