A long-term care nurse is caring for a newly admitted Jewish client. In reviewing the client's records, the nurse notes that the client has refused her meals since she was admitted 3 days ago
What would be the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to complete first?
A) Notify the physician.
B) Request for the dietitian to evaluate the client.
C) Call the client's family and ask them to bring in food from home for the client.
D) Speak to the client to see why she is not eating.
D
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