The nurse is setting up a meal tray and notes that the client refuses to look at the food and asks the nurse to take it away. The meal contains a chicken breast, green beans, fruit cocktail, and cottage cheese. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Asking the client if there is a problem with the food being sent to them opens up a dialogue for the client to express any specific dislikes, dietary restrictions, or other issues they might have with the meal, allowing the nurse to address their needs more effectively.

The Nurse Is Setting Up a Meal Tray and Notes