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Which is the correct nursing intervention when caring for a 93-year-old client in a nursing home who has been eating less during mealtimes? Substitute a supplemental drink for the meal. Spoon-feed the client until the food is completely eaten. Allow the client a longer period of time to complete the meal. Arrange a consultation for the placement of a gastrostomy tube.

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          Which is the correct nursing intervention when caring for a 93-year-old client in a nursing home who has been eating less during mealtimes?
Substitute a supplemental drink for the meal.
Spoon-feed the client until the food is completely eaten.
Allow the client a longer period of time to complete the meal.
Arrange a consultation for the placement of a gastrostomy tube.

which is the correct nursing intervention when caring for a 93 year old client in a nursing home who has been eating less during mealtimes substitute a supplemental drink for the meal spoon 74517

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10/31/2023

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The client is a 93-year-old in a nursing home who has been eating less during mealtimes. This indicates a potential nutritional deficit and a need for intervention to ensure adequate intake. Show more…

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Which is the correct nursing intervention when caring for a 93-year-old client in a nursing home who has been eating less during mealtimes? Substitute a supplemental drink for the meal. Spoon-feed the client until the food is completely eaten. Allow the client a longer period of time to complete the meal. Arrange a consultation for the placement of a gastrostomy tube.