Question

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a client resides in a long - term care facility. which nursing intervention would promote increased dietary intake?
encourage the client to eat in the dining room.
discourage family from visiting during meals.
feed the client their meal while in bed.
allow the client to eat when they want to.

Explanation:

Eating in the dining room can provide a social environment. Social interaction during meals can enhance appetite and dietary intake. Family visiting during meals (opposite of option 2) can be positive as family presence may encourage eating. Feeding in bed (option 3) may not be as stimulating as a communal dining setting. Allowing to eat only when they want (option 4) may lead to irregular eating times and not necessarily increase intake.

Answer:

Encourage the client to eat in the dining room.