Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 993 of 2368
A client with depression has little appetite and has lost weight. Which nursing intervention is MOST appropriate?
- Offer three large meals and avoid snacks between meals
- Offer small, high-calorie, high-protein snacks and fluids frequently
- Withhold fluids at mealtimes to prevent fullness
- Weigh the client every day and show the client the results
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Correct answer: Offer small, high-calorie, high-protein snacks and fluids frequently
Small, frequent snacks are tolerated better than large portions when appetite is low. Fluids prevent dehydration and constipation.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Treatments for Depression. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026