To determine cultural influences on a client's diet, the nurse should first:
a. evaluate the client's weight gain during pregnancy.
b. assess the socioeconomic status of the client.
c. discuss the four food groups with the client.
d. identify the food preferences and methods of food preparation common to that culture.
D
Understanding the client's food preferences and how she prepares food will assist the nurse in determining whether the client's culture is adversely affecting her nutritional intake.
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