To gather subjective data on a client's nutrition and metabolic pattern, the nurse should
A) Weigh the client and measure his height
B) Ask the client for a 24-hour diet recall
C) Examine the hygiene of the client's teeth
D) Inspect the client's abdomen for symmetry
Ans: B
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