Mr) Mitchell, a 61-Year-Old Retired Banker, Is Diagnosed with Cancer

Mr) Mitchell, a 61-year-old retired banker, is diagnosed with cancer and has been immunocompromised and malnourished due to decreased intake because of nausea, anorexia, and a feeling of fullness. A Salem sump tube had been draining the stomach and has been discontinued. The initial nursing action to manage malnutrition would be:

A) Teach the client about total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
B) Assist with insertion of a PEG tube
C) Give an antiemetic before serving small, frequent meals
D) Give an aluminum hydroxide antacid with meals