A Filipino client refusing to eat has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to refusal to eat unfamiliar foods provided in the health care setting. Which nursing intervention would the nurse implement to ensure the client maintains weight?

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1.This is correct. The client will most likely eat if they have access to familiar foods.
2.This is incorrect. The client will not eat if it is unfamiliar food, even if they are threatened.
3.This is incorrect. A feeding tube would not be necessary unless all other options are exhausted. The nurse should try having family members bring food for the client. If the client still does not eat, there may be another reason for their refusal to eat.
4.This is incorrect. It is unlikely the client will eat unfamiliar foods by pretending they are their favorite foods.

A Filipino Client Refusing to Eat Has a Nursing Diagnosis