The nurse is creating a nursing care plan for a patient who has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit following gastric surgery
What desired outcome should the nurse identify in an effort to optimize the patient's nutritional status prior to discharge?
A) The patient will tolerate six small meals a day with no nausea, reflux, or stomach distention.
B) The patient will resume a normal dietary pattern of three meals a day with no unwanted effects.
C) The patient will express an understanding of the appropriate use of dietary supplement drinks.
D) The patient will demonstrate the ability to plan a nutritionally balanced, calorie-restricted diet.
A
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