Asked by Konnie Sanchez on Jul 03, 2024
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Which intervention is most appropriate for the patient with the nursing diagnosis imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements related to overeating?
A) Use of dishware that limits portion sizes
B) Menu consisting of purchased premeasured food
C) Ketogenic diet that restricts carbohydrate intake
D) Crash diet based on lemon juice and cabbage soup
Imbalanced Nutrition
A nutritional state that does not meet the body's requirements for health, either through excess or deficiency.
Intake
The process of admitting a patient to a hospital or healthcare facility, or the consumption of food and drink.
Portion Sizes
The amount of a particular food that is considered a serving, which can vary based on dietary guidelines or individuals' dietary needs.
- Identify appropriate nursing interventions for patients with different nutritional imbalances or requirements.
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Najla JosephJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A successful weight-loss plan involves sustainable lifestyle modifications that include physical activity,self-monitoring,portion control,and knowledge of energy content of food.Getting the weight off quickly using a crash diet is not healthy.Ketogenic diets can be harmful for some patients.Premeasured food is expensive and it is difficult to keep the weight off afterward.
Learning Objectives
- Identify appropriate nursing interventions for patients with different nutritional imbalances or requirements.