The nurse has determined that a person has a dysfunction in the nutritional-metabolic pattern.Which action would be the next step for the nurse to take?

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The individual's goals and the determined diagnosis provide the basis for planning.Before developing a plan, a goal must be set.Clarity of the goals and diagnosis is critical to the development of an effective plan.In this case, the diagnosis has already been established and thus assessment of this pattern has occurred (weight, favorite foods).The next step before developing a plan is to set a goal weight with the care recipient.

The Nurse Has Determined That a Person Has a Dysfunction