The Nurse Is Caring for an 88-Year-Old Patient Who Was

The nurse is caring for an 88-year-old patient who was admitted to the long-term care facility after a recent conviction of driving while intoxicated.On reviewing the laboratory work and observing a folic acid level of 2 ng/ml,the nurse:

A) increases the patient's caloric intake.
B) performs a dietary assessment on the patient.
C) provides the patient with sodium-rich foods.
D) immediately notifies the patient's physician.