The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Nutritional Status of a Patient

The nurse is preparing to assess the nutritional status of a patient who is 8 weeks pregnant. What is the most effective way for the nurse to assess the patient's food intake thus far in the pregnancy?

A) Assess skin status for hydration and color.
B) Ask the patient to describe total intake for a week.
C) Assess a list that the patient describes as a good diet.
D) Ask the patient to describe intake for the last 24 hours.