The Nurse Identifies the Problem of Imbalanced Nutrition Due to Insufficient

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse identifies the problem of imbalanced nutrition due to insufficient intake for a patient hospitalized for substance abuse. What interventions should the nurse identify as appropriate for this patient?

• A) Monitor the CBC and liver enzymes
• B) Collaborate with the dietician
• C) Administer vitamins and diet supplements
• D) Provide high fat, high carbohydrate diet
• E) Restrict fluid intake to 1500 mL per day

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