The nurse makes nutrition a focus in the care plan. Where does nutrition play the most important role?
a. Weight control
b. Sustained appetite
c. Building strong bones
d. Health maintenance
ANS: D
Nutrition is the total of all processes involved in taking in and using food substances for proper growth, functioning, and maintenance of health.
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