A home care nurse is visiting a patient with moderate cognitive impairment from Alzheimer disease.The patient's partner expresses concern about difficulty getting the patient "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-sized pieces that will fit into the patient's hand
E)Asking the patent to identify 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.Liquids do not need to be substituted for solid food.The patient may not be able to identify favorite foods,and asking may cause frustration.

A Home Care Nurse Is Visiting a Patient with Moderate