An older adult client is experiencing problems with chewing while recovering from extensive oral surgery.The nurse best affects this client's risk for infection by:
A)ordering a mechanical soft diet for the client.
B)monitoring the client regularly for any low-grade fever.
C)providing regular oral care with an antibiotic mouthwash.
D)asking which flavors of protein supplement drink he would prefer.

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Nutritional supplements for a client with an eating disorder or dysfunction can decrease the client's susceptibility to infection by providing protein.

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