What does the nurse say to obtain more data about a patient's vague statement about diet such as, "My diet's okay"?
A) "Eating a variety of meats, fruits, and vegetables each day is important."
B) "Give me an example of the foods you eat in a typical day."
C) "Go on."
D) "Does your diet meet your needs or does it need improvement?"

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"Give me an example of the foods you eat in a typical day." This statement asks the patient to clarify the vague statement, "My diet is okay." "Eating a variety of meats, fruits, and vegetables each day is important." While this statement is true, it does not obtain data about what foods the patient consumes. "Go on" encourages patients to continue talking, but does not help clarify what foods are consumed. "Does your diet meet your needs or does it need improvement?" This response does not help clarify what foods the patient eats. Also it contains two questions rather than asking one question at a time.

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