The nurse has planned time for dietary counseling during a prenatal visit. The best way for the nurse to achieve client compliance is to
a. have the dietitian check the client's intake each week
b. involve the client in planning, and allow choices when possible
c. provide the client with a list of what she must eat each day
d. tell the client's significant other the dietary requirements of pregnancy
B
The client should be empowered in the decision-making process. The other options do not focus on what actions the client will take or what changes will occur in the client
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