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The Nurse Provides Care to a Terminally Ill Patient Who

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The nurse provides care to a terminally ill patient who has barely eaten anything for several days.Which nursing action is appropriate for this patient?


A) Place the patient on IV nutrition.
B) Ask the health-care provider to insert a feeding tube for the patient.
C) Insist that the patient eat something at least three to four times a day.
D) Encourage the patient to eat whatever foods he or she thinks sound and look appealing.

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