A patient with a respiratory disease of COPD is refusing to eat. Which action by the nurse would be most helpful in stimulating appetite in this patient?

Do not allow the patient food choices and reinforce the importance of eating exactly what is delivered on the tray.

Assess for pain after meals and only administer pain medication when patient is completely done eating.

Inquire about patient food preferences and serve small frequent meals.

Serve large portion meals 3 times a day around scheduled procedures.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Allowing food choices and accommodating preferences can help stimulate appetite and improve nutritional intake.
B.   Assessing for pain is important, but withholding pain medication until after meals is not conducive to improving appetite.
C. Inquiring about food preferences and serving small, frequent meals can be more appealing and help stimulate appetite.
D.   Serving large portion meals may be overwhelming for a patient with a reduced appetite and may not be effective in improving intake.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Unsaturated fats, such as those found in olive oil and fatty fish, can be beneficial for heart health and are preferred in a cardiac diet.
B. Trans fats and saturated fats are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and should be limited.
C. Saturated fats, found in animal products and some oils, should be limited in a heart-healthy diet.
D. Hydrogenated fats contain trans fats, which should be minimized in the diet due to their negative impact on cardiovascular health.

A. A patient who is a fall risk, has a bed alarm in place and is sleeping. B. A patient who is complaining of pain at a level 7 on the pain scale and is due for pain medication C. A patient with a tracheostomy who is wheezing, has increase secretions and is due for tracheostomy suction. D. A patient with a pressure ulcer (wound) to the sacrum who was just turned on their left side an hour ago.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. While a fall-risk patient is important, the patient is currently sleeping and has a bed alarm in place, reducing immediate risk.
B. Pain management is important, but the patient is not in immediate distress, and pain can be addressed after the more critical patient is attended to.
C. A patient with a tracheostomy experiencing wheezing and increased secretions may be at risk for airway compromise and need immediate attention.
D. Turning a patient with a pressure ulcer, while important for prevention, is not as urgent as addressing potential airway issues in the tracheostomy patient.

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