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 B

Explanation

A. Tomato soup is not typically allowed on a clear liquid diet as it contains solid particles.
B. Chicken or beef broth is a clear liquid and is suitable for a clear liquid diet.
C. Pudding is not a clear liquid; it is a semi-solid food.
D. Ice cream is not considered a clear liquid; it is a frozen, semi-solid food.

A. Frequent Catherization. B. Location of the urethra closer to the anus. C. Frequent sexual intercourse. D. Lowering of testosterone levels. E. Wiping from front to back to clean the perineurn.

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]

Explanation

A. Frequent catheterization can increase the risk of UTIs due to the introduction of bacteria into the urinary tract.
B. The proximity of the urethra to the anus increases the risk of bacterial contamination from the gastrointestinal tract.
C. Frequent sexual intercourse can introduce bacteria into the urethra, increasing the risk of UTIs.
D. Lowering of testosterone levels is not a significant factor in increasing the risk of UTIs in females.
E. Wiping from front to back helps prevent the introduction of bacteria from the anal area to the urethra.

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