The nurse would suggest which of the following clients meet with a dietician to manage protein needs?
1. A middle-aged male who is overweight
2. An elderly male whose wife of 50 years died 18 months ago
3. An elderly female with poorly fitting dentures
4. The young adult female who broke a leg skiing
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Rationale: An elderly adult with poorly fitting dentures will have difficulty chewing and swallowing; a dietician can assist in suggesting foods that are rich in protein and easy to chew. An overweight client does not necessarily need assistance with protein needs, nor does a widowed individual. The young adult who has a broken leg will have increased protein needs for healing, but should not need a dietician to assist with planning for that.
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