A patient has developed ascites and the dietitian has been consulted to assess the patient and recommend appropriate medical nutrition therapy.The most helpful information that the nurse can provide to the dietitian is:
A) the patient's usual weight.
B) the patient's usual meal intake.
C) the patient's preference for salty snacks.
D) the patient's dry weight.
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