The nurse plans to complete nutritional assessments for a group of assigned clients. For which client would it be inappropriate for the nurse to complete a dietary recall?
a. Client with dementia
b. Client with polycystic kidney disease
c. Client with a history of Crohn disease
d. Client newly diagnosed with emphysema
a. Client with dementia
During a diet recall, the client is prompted to remember all of the foods and beverages that have been ingested over the last 24 hours. The client who has difficulty remembering events may have trouble with this activity. Clients diagnosed with emphysema, Crohn disease, and polycystic kidney disease would be able to provide information about their intake over the last 24 hours; however, the client with early-onset dementia may provide inaccurate or unreliable information during this activity.
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