"Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements" is the nursing diagnosis applicable to the patient with progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS). The nurse selects the most important point to teach, which is:
1. eat three large meals spaced throughout the day.
2. schedule rest periods to prevent overtiring.
3. severe stress can trigger vasospasm.
4. eat smaller, more frequent meals.
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Smaller, more frequent meals may be better tolerated by the patient who has esophageal in-volvement.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 910
OBJ: 8 TOP: Progressive Systemic Sclerosis (PSS)
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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