A client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus tells the nurse that the prescribed diet does not provide enough variation of choice. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "I will bring you a different menu."
B) "I will ask my manager to talk with the dietician."
C) "Let's look at your diet and see what type of variety we can find."
D) "I will notify the dietary department to change your diet."
Answer: C
It is against most states' nurse practice acts for the nurse to order a diet for the client. The nurse is allowed to assist the client to choose appropriate foods as ordered by the physician. The nurse cannot notify the dietary department or enlist the assistance of a manager to change the diet with a healthcare provider prescription. Providing the client with another menu will not help the client choose foods within the prescribed diet.
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