ATI Mental Health Practice B 2023

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A nurse is admitting a client who has experienced a weight loss of 11 kg (25 lb) in the past 3 months. The client weighs 40 kg (88 lb) and believes she is fat. Which of the following aspects of care should the nurse consider the first priority for this client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Identify the client's nutritional status. The priority is to assess the client's nutritional status due to the significant weight loss. This will help determine if the client is at risk of malnutrition or other health issues. B, requesting a mental health consult, is not the first priority as addressing the client's physical health is crucial before addressing mental health concerns. Planning a therapeutic diet (
C) can come after assessing the nutritional status. Providing a structured environment (
D) may be important but not as critical as determining the client's nutritional status first.

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