Which action by the nurse is appropriate when conducting a 24-hour dietary recall during the nutritional assessment process?
1) Asking the patient to recall everything eaten over the past 3 to 5 days
2) Asking the patient to record everything eaten or drunk during the last day
3) Using this method for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy
4) Using this method for a patient with severe burns
ANS: 2
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