A nurse is collecting nutritional data from a group of adult clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse recommend an interprofessional care conference with a dietitian?
Explanation & Rationale
A. A client who has a sodium intake of 1,200 mg/day.: A sodium intake of 1,200 mg/day is actually within the recommended range for most adults. Therefore, this client does not require a dietitian’s consultation based on this information alone. B. A client who has a serum albumin level of 4.5 g/dL.: A serum albumin level of 4.5 g/dL is within the normal reference range. There is no immediate concern with this level, so an interprofessional care conference is not necessary for this client. C. A client who has a body mass index of 32.: A BMI of 32 is classified as obese, which can increase the risk of various health problems. A dietitian’s input can help address dietary modifications to manage weight and improve health outcomes, making an interprofessional care conference appropriate. D. A client who has a total fat intake of 25% of daily calories.: A fat intake of 25% is within the acceptable range for most adults and does not immediately warrant a referral to a dietitian unless there are other concerns.