The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis who is having trouble eating. What would the nurse advise this client to improve their oral intake?
A) Eat warm food and drink warm liquids.
B) Eat soft bland foods and drink cool liquids.
C) Avoid spicy foods and drink warm liquids.
D) Eat soft bland foods and drink warm liquids.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eating warm food and drinking warm liquids may exacerbate the client's sore throat and make it more difficult to swallow. Avoiding spicy foods is also recommended to prevent further irritation to the throat. Therefore, the nurse should advise the client to eat soft bland foods (such as mashed potatoes or oatmeal) and drink cool liquids (such as water or iced tea) to improve their oral intake.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Infectious