The nurse assesses a terminally ill client who is nearing death. The client's wife expresses concern that he has no appetite and eats very little. How should the nurse best respond?

Teach the client's wife about the risk of aspiration and explain that loss of appetite is expected when a client nears death.

Request that the health care provider order a dietary nutrition consult to include the client's preferred foods.

Keep fluids and finger foods at the bedside for easy access whenever the client needs them.

Encourage the client's wife to feed the client as much as he will take to maintain adequate nutrition.