Question

While the nurse is performing a nutritional assessment, the client states, "I am on a vegan diet. I have been a vegan for 10 years." What is the best response by the nurse?

A) "That's interesting. Why did you choose to be vegan?"
B) "Being a vegan must be difficult. Do you miss eating meat?"
C) "Vegan diets are not recommended. You should switch to a different diet."
D) "Can you tell me about the foods you eat along with any other supplements you take?"

Answer 1

The answer is D,
A,B,C are biased answers and you want to ask your patient the most professional and unbiased way possible

Answer 2

D. It is the most professional for the setting and gives you crucial information about the patients health and habits