A home care nurse is visiting an 88-year-old client who has moderate cognitive impairment resulting from Alzheimer's disease.His partner expresses concern that he is experiencing difficulty getting the client "to eat properly." The nurse suggests which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)Serving meals at the same time each day
B)Offering liquids in place of solid foods when possible
C)Offering a calorie-dense snack at bedtime
D)Cutting food into bite size pieces he can hold in his hand
E)Asking him to identify his favorite foods

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It is important to support the ongoing nutrition of individuals with dementia because they may experience decreased hunger and ability to taste food. People who demonstrate symptoms of moderate to severe cognitive impairment may benefit from having meals in the same place at the same time each day. Small, frequent, nutritionally dense meals and snacks should be provided. During later stages of dementia, individuals may need to be reminded to open the mouth and chew. Food should be soft and cut in small pieces.

A Home Care Nurse Is Visiting an 88-Year-Old Client Who