Which intervention would be appropriate for a patient in renal failure with the diagnosis of Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements?
1. Provide mouth care before meals.
2. Maximize the protein content of meals and snacks.
3. Provide antiemetics after meals.
4. Weigh once per week.
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Rationale 1: Interventions for a patient with this nursing diagnosis should include assisting with mouth care prior to meals.
Rationale 2: Patients with chronic renal failure have varying protein needs according to the individual disease process. Protein that is provided should be of high biologic value.
Rationale 3: Interventions for a patient with this nursing diagnosis should include administering antiemetics 30 to 60 minutes before meals.
Rationale 4: The patient with chronic renal failure should be weighed daily.
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