The nurse is advising a patient who is concerned about the need to lose weight. When discussing daily nutritional requirements, the patient reports hating vegetables
Which statement best reflects the current recommendations appropriate for this patient? 1. "Would you consider drinking a vegetable juice in place of whole vegetables?"
2. "If you want to maintain a healthy weight, eating vegetables will help tremendously."
3. "Vegetables are generally low in calories and should be incorporated in the daily diet."
4. "Can you try eating a daily serving of carrots or spinach, either cooked or in a salad?"
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Rationale 1: Suggesting an alternative to whole vegetables does not directly address the patient's reluctance to eat vegetables.
Rationale 2: Encouraging the consumption of vegetables because they are helpful in weight loss does not directly address the patient's reluctance to eat vegetables.
Rationale 3: Encouraging the consumption of vegetables because they are low in calories does not directly address the patient's reluctance to eat vegetables.
Rationale 4: Asking if the patient is willing to eat carrots and/or spinach reflects an understanding of the importance of consuming at least one serving of either dark green or orange vegetables daily. The nurse is offering suggestions regarding common vegetables the patient is more likely to eat.
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