An Important Action the Nurse Can Take That Will Most

question 13

Multiple Choice

An important action the nurse can take that will most likely increase client compliance with a sodium- and fat-restricted diet is to

• A) offer to find the client a class on heart-healthy cooking.
• B) provide verbal education on ways to modify the client's current diet.
• C) refer the client for a consultation with a registered dietitian.
• D) tell the client about complications that may occur from not being compliant.

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Definitions:

Substitutes for Leadership

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Clarity of Organizational Plans

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