The nurse is conducting a nutrition assessment on a patient who has been admitted for hip replacement surgery. The patient reports that he is Jewish and follows the kosher dietary tradition
Which statement by the nurse will have the greatest impact on the patient's nutritional health during his hospitalization? 1. "I'll arrange for a dietitian to come and discuss your food requirements with you."
2. "Would you be more comfortable with having your family bring you food from home?"
3. "Remember that you will need to increase your protein input postsurgery."
4. "Please tell me more about your preferred eating habits."
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Rationale 1: A consultation with a dietician may become necessary, but this is not the best first step. Immediate dietary consultation takes the nurse out of the picture and does not best facilitate nursing care.
Rationale 2: Placing the responsibility to properly nourish the patient on the family is not appropriate because it neglects a vital nursing duty.
Rationale 3: Focusing on protein consumption limits the exchange of information between the patient and the nurse.
Rationale 4: Asking the patient to discuss preferred eating habits and requirements will facilitate meeting the patient's cultural and religious needs.
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