The Nurse Has Determined That a Person Has a Dysfunction

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse has determined that a person has a dysfunction in the nutritional-metabolic pattern.Which action would be the next step for the nurse to take?

• A)Weigh the person.
• B)Set a goal weight with the person.
• C)Ask the person what her favorite foods are.
• D)Develop a plan for weight loss.

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Definitions:

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