1. A nurse is caring for a client who expresses a desire to lose weight. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Recommend checking weight once weekly.
b. Obtain a 24-hr dietary recall.
c. Assist with creating an exercise plan.
d. Initiate a plan for diet modification.
2. A nurse is teaching about nutritional requirements for a client who is starting a vegetarian diet. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Consume high-fat cheese to replace meats when on a vegetarian diet.
b. A vegetarian diet is high in vitamin B12 •
c. Fewer calories are required when on a vegetarian diet