The nurse, using the nursing diagnosis "Imbalanced nutrition related to dysphagia," with the goal of adequate nutrition, would select the appropriate outcome criterion as:
1. offers variety of food groups.
2. eats half of all meals offered.
3. maintains body weight of 150 to 155 pounds.
4. eats all meals independently.
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The maintenance of a desired weight is indicative of adequate nutrition. Eating a portion of meal or eating independently does not adequately measure the extent the goal was met. Of-fering a variety of foods is a nursing or dietary function, not an outcome.
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