To determine the cultural influence on a patient's diet, the nurse should first:
a. Evaluate the patient's weight gain during pregnancy
b. Assess the socioeconomic status of the patient
c. Discuss the four food groups with the patient
d. Identify the food preferences and methods of food preparation common to that culture
ANS: D
Understanding the patient's food preferences and how she prepares food will assist the nurse in determining whether the patient's culture is adversely affecting her nutritional intake. Evaluation of a patient's weight gain during pregnancy should be included for all patients, not just for patients who are culturally different. The socioeconomic status of the patient may alter the nutritional intake but not the cultural influence. Teaching the food groups to the patient should come after assessing food preferences.
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