A patient is newly widowed and lives alone.Which suggestion by the nurse will help the adult children maximize the patient's nutritional status?

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The lack of companionship during mealtime that can lead to depression or social isolation often causes the patient to eat poorly and thus develop a nutritional deficiency.The patient who is newly widowed may not have adjusted to this change in status.The other actions are also helpful,but they are not as important for this patient.

A Patient Is Newly Widowed and Lives Alone