The nurse has identified the diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition for a pregnant patient. Which assessment data did the nurse use to identify this diagnosis for the patient?
A) Patient eats salads at least twice a day.
B) Patient does not like potatoes or bread.
C) Patient eats red meat several times a week.
D) Patient does not want to gain any weight while pregnant.
D
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Not wanting to gain weight while pregnant could lead to imbalanced nutrition for both the mother and developing fetus. Eating salads and red meat will not lead to imbalanced nutrition. Avoiding potatoes and bread will not lead to imbalanced nutrition.
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