A client recovering from surgery to repair fractured bones in the face tells the nurse that dinner "tastes horrible." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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A) The client is recovering from surgery to repair fractured facial bones. It is likely that the client's sense of smell and taste have been altered by the injuries and surgery. The nurse should explain that the facial injuries are affecting the client's sense of taste and flavor. The nurse should not order something else but explain that the client's sense of taste and flavor is going to be different for many foods until the injuries heal. The response that the meal is the best the cafeteria has to offer is inappropriate. Telling the client not to eat anything the client does not want is also inappropriate.
B) The client is recovering from surgery to repair fractured facial bones. It is likely that the client's sense of smell and taste have been altered by the injuries and surgery. The nurse should explain that the facial injuries are affecting the client's sense of taste and flavor. The nurse should not order something else but explain that the client's sense of taste and flavor is going to be different for many foods until the injuries heal. The response that the meal is the best the cafeteria has to offer is inappropriate. Telling the client not to eat anything the client does not want is also inappropriate.
C) The client is recovering from surgery to repair fractured facial bones. It is likely that the client's sense of smell and taste have been altered by the injuries and surgery. The nurse should explain that the facial injuries are affecting the client's sense of taste and flavor. The nurse should not order something else but explain that the client's sense of taste and flavor is going to be different for many foods until the injuries heal. The response that the meal is the best the cafeteria has to offer is inappropriate. Telling the client not to eat anything the client does not want is also inappropriate.
D) The client is recovering from surgery to repair fractured facial bones. It is likely that the client's sense of smell and taste have been altered by the injuries and surgery. The nurse should explain that the facial injuries are affecting the client's sense of taste and flavor. The nurse should not order something else but explain that the client's sense of taste and flavor is going to be different for many foods until the injuries heal. The response that the meal is the best the cafeteria has to offer is inappropriate. Telling the client not to eat anything the client does not want is also inappropriate.

A Client Recovering from Surgery to Repair Fractured Bones in the Face