The nurse is planning care for a client with osteoporosis and determines that imbalanced nutrition is a priority nursing diagnosis for this client based on which of the following statements made by the client?
1. "I do not eat many dairy products.".
2. "I frequently take long walks in the sun.".
3. "I have removed all scatter rugs from my home.".
4. "My pain is relieved by Tylenol.".
1. "I do not eat many dairy products.".
Rationale:
The client states that she does not take in much calcium, so focusing on diet would be a priority for this client. The statements about taking long walks, removing scatter rugs, and taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain would not elicit the nursing diagnosis imbalanced nutrition.
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