Which nursing action will be most effective in improving oral intake for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to painful oral ulcers?
A) Offer the patient frequent small snacks between meals.
B) Assist the patient to choose favorite foods from the menu.
C) Provide education about the importance of nutritional intake.
D) Apply the ordered anesthetic gel to oral lesions before meals.
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