The nurse is concerned that a client is experiencing health problems caused by a nutritional imbalance. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Add snacks to the client's menu selections
b. Contact the registered dietitian for assistance
c. Offer liquid nourishment supplements between meals
d. Suggest the health care provider prescribe vitamin supplements
b. Contact the registered dietitian for assistance
The nurse should be aware of the important role of the registered dietitian (RD) in patient care. The RD completes comprehensive nutritional assessments, writes nutritional diagnoses, plans interventions, and monitors the patient's or family’s response to the nutritional plan. The RD should be consulted when the nurse determines that actual or potential nutritional problems exist. Adding snacks, providing liquid supplements, and using vitamin supplements may be appropriate but not until the RD has an opportunity to complete a thorough nutritional assessment
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