A client being treated for nephrotic syndrome is a vegetarian and has recently experienced poor oral intake. Which action should the nurse take to meet this client's nutritional needs?
A)Request that the healthcare provider prescribe an appetite stimulant.
B)Request that a dietitian discuss dietary preferences with the client.
C)Encourage the client to eat the food provided on the meal trays.
D)Explain that the client will be returning home soon and can resume a preferred diet.

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A)The client is being treated for nephrotic syndrome, which could impact the amount of protein permitted to be eaten each day. The client should discuss dietary preferences with a dietitian so that the client's nutritional needs will be met. An appetite stimulant is not going to improve the client's appetite if foods are provided that the client does not eat. The nurse should not encourage the client to eat foods that do not support the client's vegetarian diet. The nurse needs to help the client now and not have the client wait to go to home before having foods that the client wants to eat.
B)The client is being treated for nephrotic syndrome, which could impact the amount of protein permitted to be eaten each day. The client should discuss dietary preferences with a dietitian so that the client's nutritional needs will be met. An appetite stimulant is not going to improve the client's appetite if foods are provided that the client does not eat. The nurse should not encourage the client to eat foods that do not support the client's vegetarian diet. The nurse needs to help the client now and not have the client wait to go to home before having foods that the client wants to eat.
C)The client is being treated for nephrotic syndrome, which could impact the amount of protein permitted to be eaten each day. The client should discuss dietary preferences with a dietitian so that the client's nutritional needs will be met. An appetite stimulant is not going to improve the client's appetite if foods are provided that the client does not eat. The nurse should not encourage the client to eat foods that do not support the client's vegetarian diet. The nurse needs to help the client now and not have the client wait to go to home before having foods that the client wants to eat.
D)The client is being treated for nephrotic syndrome, which could impact the amount of protein permitted to be eaten each day. The client should discuss dietary preferences with a dietitian so that the client's nutritional needs will be met. An appetite stimulant is not going to improve the client's appetite if foods are provided that the client does not eat. The nurse should not encourage the client to eat foods that do not support the client's vegetarian diet. The nurse needs to help the client now and not have the client wait to go to home before having foods that the client wants to eat.

A Client Being Treated for Nephrotic Syndrome Is a Vegetarian