The client's weight is appropriate for his height.His laboratory values and other assessments reflect normal nutritional status.However,he has told the nurse,"I probably eat a little too much red meat.And what is this I hear about needing omega 3 oils in my diet? I don't like to take supplements,and I think I could really improve my nutrition." Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse use?

A) Balanced Nutrition
B) Possible Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
C) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
D) Readiness for Enhanced Nutrition

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Amanda Mumphrey · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D , Explanation :  You will use a wellness diagnosis when a person's present level of wellness is effective,and when the person wants to move to a higher level of wellness-in this case,a higher level of nutrition.The format for a wellness diagnosis is Readiness for Enhanced.... Use a possible diagnosis when you have enough data to suspect a problem but need more data to support a diagnosis.Use a risk diagnosis when there are risk factors for a problem.

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