Based on the diagnosis "Imbalanced Nutrition related to nausea and vomiting," the goal of maintaining a stable weight during chemotherapy was identified for a patient receiving care. Which statement provides the best evidence that the goal has been met?
a. Patient's weight is unchanged during treatment.
b. Patient states nausea and vomiting are controlled.
c. Patient is able to eat 90% of meals without nausea.
d. Patient's nausea and vomiting are controlled with antiemetic medication.
ANS: A
A. The most objective measure of stable weight is that weight will be unchanged during treatment. B, C, and D are also good measures; however, they do not provide the best evidence that the goal has been met.
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