The wife is concerned because her terminally ill husband does not want to eat.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Let him know that food is available if he wants it, but do not insist that he eat."
B) "A feeding tube can be placed in the nose to provide important nutrients."
C) "Force him to eat even if he does not feel hungry, or he will die sooner."
D) "He is getting all the nutrients he needs through his intravenous catheter."
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