A client with a C6 spinal cord injury just had their nasogastric tube removed as their paralytic ileus has resolved. The speech and language pathologist performed a swallowing assessment and confirmed that they should be able to resume oral intake of fluids and solid foods. However, the client reports not having any appetite and refuses to eat.
Which of the following actions is the most appropriate?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A client with a C6 spinal cord injury just had their nasogastric tube removed as their paralytic ileus has resolved. The speech and language pathologist performed a swallowing assessment and confirmed that they should be able to resume oral intake of fluids and solid foods. However, the client reports not having any appetite and refuses to eat.  
   Which of the following actions is the  most  appropriate? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Ask the client about their food preferences

Answer

Inform the client that a high-protein, high calorie diet is necessary to prevent muscle-wasting

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Request that the physician place the client on TPN

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Ask for assistance from the client's family during meals

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