Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice a Patient Is Discouraged by the Dietary

question 53

Multiple Choice

Nursing Exam Review Multiple Choice A patient is discouraged by the dietary restrictions for her low-sodium diet. The most appropriate response from the nurse is to:

• A) emphasize foods the patient can eat .
• B) agree that the diet is unpalatable.
• C) allow the family to bring food to the patient.
• D) explain why the diet is necessary.
• E) tell the patient the she will contact the dietitian.

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