Which of the following actions should the nurse take first in order to improve calorie and protein intake for a client who eats only about 50% of each meal because of "feeling too tired to eat much"?
A)Teach the client about the importance of good nutrition.
B)Serve multiple small feedings of high-calorie, high-protein foods.
C)Obtain an order for enteral feedings of liquid nutritional supplements.
D)Consult with the health care provider about providing parenteral nutrition (PN).

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Eating small amounts of food frequently throughout the day is less fatiguing and will improve the client's ability to take in more nutrients. Teaching the client may be appropriate, but will not address the client's inability to eat more because of fatigue. Tube feedings or PN may be needed if the client is unable to take in enough nutrients orally, but increasing the oral intake should be attempted first.

Which of the Following Actions Should the Nurse Take First