A home care nurse is visiting a patient with moderate cognitive impairment from Alzheimer's disease.The patient's partner expresses concern about difficulty getting the patient "to eat properly." The nurse suggests which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) Serving meals at the same time each day
B) Offering liquids in place of solid foods when possible
C) Offering a calorie-dense snack at bedtime
D) Cutting food into bite-sized pieces that will fit into the patient's hand
E) Asking the patent to identify favorite foods
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