The nurse is obtaining nutritional history data from a client. Which question should the nurse ask that specifically assesses the beliefs and practices of the client?
A. "What type of diet do you prefer?"
B. "Can you describe your activity level?"
C. "Can you describe the portion size of the cereal you eat for breakfast?"
D. "Do you take any vitamin supplements?"
Answer: A
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a. Lays out preventive measures in relation to violence. b. Provides direction as to changes in facili-ties that protect staff. c. Establishes expectations in relation to be-havior and tolerance of violence. d. Establishes policies and practices that guide prevention of violence and expecta-tions in the workplace.
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