A patient tells the nurse that several times during the year she does not eat meat protein, or dairy products because of her religion. This information is helpful when the nurse is conducting which aspect of the nutritional assessment?
1. physical assessment
2. nutrient absorption
3. functional capacity
4. history
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Rationale: A dietary history is obtained to gain insight into adequacy of nutrition. Usual food intake and food choices are reviewed for caloric density, protein content, and micronutrient concentration. Social, cultural, ethnic, and religious traditions may be considered as they may impact choices, consumption, access, preparation, and storage of food. Social history including a history of smoking, use of illicit drugs or alcohol, dietary supplements, herbal supplements, appetite suppressants and laxatives may provide insight into a patient's nutritional status. The patient choosing to avoid meat protein and dairy products would not be beneficial when conducting the patient's physical assessment or determining the patient's nutrient absorption and functional capacity.
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