A 20-year-old woman has just been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. She has lost 10 lb (4.5kg) and has...

A 20-year-old woman has just been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. She has lost 10 lb (4.5kg) and has cramps and occasional diarrhea. The nurse should include which of the following when doing a nutritional assessment?

A.Let the client eat as desired during hospitalization.
B.Weigh the client daily.
C.Ask the client to list what she eats during a typical day.
D.Place the client on I＆O status and draw blood for electrolyte levels.

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参考答案: C

参考解析: When performing a nutritional assessment, one of the first things the nurse should do is to assess what the client typically eats. The client shouldn't be permitted to eat as desired. Weighing the client daily, placing her on I＆O status, and drawing blood to determine electrolyte levels aren't part of a nutritional assessment.

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