A Client Diagnosed with Negative Nitrogen Balance Tells the Nurse

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with negative nitrogen balance tells the nurse about participating in ritualistic fasts as a part of his culture.The client abstains from all food for several days at a time.What should the nurse discuss with the client regarding this practice?

• A)The amount of weight the client will lose during the fasts
• B)The need to ingest some carbohydrates for body functions
• C)The amount of calories the client will need to ingest after fasting for several days
• D)The importance of the practice to the client

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