Problem: An older adult patient is hospitalized following orthopedic surgery to repair a fractured hip following a fall at home. The patient is experiencing acute postoperative delirium. Which statement would be appropriate for the nurse to make at mealtime? Need Assignment Help?
O "Would you like beans or potatoes?" O "Why aren't you eating your dinner, honey?" O "Your food is getting cold. Eat your dinner now." O "If you don't eat, you could get dehydrated."