Which of the following should the nurse report so that the team can consider alternative nutritional and fluid administration routes for a dying client?
A) Altered gastrointestinal function
B) Drop in blood pressure and rapid heart rate
C) Weight loss and inadequate food intake
D) Irregular eating habits

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Weight loss and inadequate food intake indicate that the current nutritional and fluid administration route may not be effective for the client who is dying. It may be necessary to consider alternative routes such as parenteral or enteral nutrition. Altered gastrointestinal function and irregular eating habits are not specific enough to suggest alternative routes, and the drop in blood pressure and rapid heart rate may be unrelated to the nutritional and fluid administration.

Which of the Following Should the Nurse Report So That