The patient has weakness of the left arm and hand after a stroke.Which is the best nursing intervention to help maintain the patient's self-esteem during feeding?
A) Delegate feeding to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to minimize food spillage.
B) Encourage the patient to self-feed as much as possible.
C) Ensure that foods are pureed so they may be consumed through a straw.
D) Collaborate with speech therapist to improve the patient's nutrition.
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