The nurse is assessing a patient's physical needs. Which question is appropriate when assessing nutrition
1) "Who prepares your meals?"
2) "Are you able to properly care for your teeth?"
3) "Do you take any over-the-counter medications?"
4) "Do you ever feel like skipping meals during the day?"
ANS: 1
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