A new graduate nurse asks another more experienced nurse about the best way to assess a client's dietary habits. Which suggestion would be most appropriate?
A) Ask the client to explain the food pyramid.
B) Obtain a 24-hour diet recall.
C) Ask about the contents of one meal.
D) Determine how often the client eats.
B
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A) Self-awareness B) Client bias C) Self-actualization D) Client awareness
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