Which of the following nursing actions will be most effective in improving oral intake for a client with the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to painful oral ulcers?

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Since the etiology of the client's poor nutrition is the painful oral ulcers, the best intervention is to apply anaesthetic gel to the lesions before the client eats. The other actions might be helpful for other clients with impaired nutrition, but would not be as helpful for this client.

Which of the Following Nursing Actions Will Be Most Effective