After completing nutritional screening with a client, the nurse identifies the diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. What should the nurse identify as a realistic goal for this client?
a. Increase fat in the diet
2b. Replace sweets with high-protein foods
c. Increase weight by one pound per week
d. Decrease physical activity to 2 hours per week
c. Increase weight by one pound per week
A nutrition screening may serve as the basis for nursing diagnoses. When a client has a diagnosis that indicates a client is not meeting body requirements for nutrients, a small weekly weight gain is appropriate. Weight gain is promoted by increasing caloric consumption rather than restricting activity. Increasing intake of fats is rarely recommended. Replacing sweets with protein does not necessarily increase the number of calories consumed.
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