The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer and states she is too nauseated to eat. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A) Prepare to start the patient on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) .
B) Encourage the patient to brush her teeth before eating.
C) Administer promethazine (Phenergan) 1 hour before meals as ordered.
D) Bring the patient food she enjoys eating.
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