The hospice nurse is initiating measures focused on nutrition for a client who is experiencing anorexia related to a terminal illness. Which recommended guideline should be considered when providing nutrition to the terminally ill?
A) Do not encourage eating or drinking anything unless the client desires it.
B) Most clients benefit from low oral intake in the last stages of illness.
C) A large glass of wine may be beneficial to help the client eat.
D) Vitamins are more effective if taken about 1 hour following a meal.
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