The nurse admitting a new patient to the medical-surgical unit is conducting a dietary history.What information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

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A nurse can obtain a dietary history during any routine assessment.The purpose is to collect baseline information about the patient's basic eating habits,food attitudes and preferences,cultural factors,and use of dietary supplements.A dietary history creates a picture of the patient's food habits and eating behaviors.A body mass index (BMI)is not part of the dietary history,although it is sometimes a part of a total nutritional assessment.

The Nurse Admitting a New Patient to the Medical-Surgical Unit