A patient with a BMI of 29 says, "I cut out all my sweet snacks last week and I still can't lose any weight." Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to do or say in response?
A) "Let's calculate how many calories you are not eating each day."
B) Refer the patient to a dietician.
C) Document that the patient states he is no longer eating sweet snacks.
D) "You didn't gain the weight overnight."
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