A nurse is performing a nutritional screening for a client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further data collection?

A. "I eat at least two meals every day and snack frequently.": Consuming at least two meals daily with additional snacks suggests a relatively consistent caloric intake. While a full dietary recall would still be appropriate, this statement alone does not immediately suggest nutritional risk without evidence of poor food quality or imbalance. B. "I drink 4 ounces of wine with dinner several times each week.": Moderate alcohol intake, such as 4 ounces of wine with dinner, may not independently indicate nutritional compromise. Although excessive alcohol can interfere with nutrient absorption and metabolism, this amount does not automatically suggest malnutrition without additional risk factors. C. "I take several prescription medications every day.": Multiple prescription medications raise concern for potential drug–nutrient interactions, altered appetite, gastrointestinal side effects, or impaired absorption of vitamins and minerals. Polypharmacy can also affect taste, swallowing, or metabolic processes, increasing the risk of nutritional deficiencies. D. "I am able to keep my weight steady without gaining or losing.": Stable weight over time generally suggests adequate caloric intake relative to metabolic needs. Although body composition and diet quality still require evaluation, maintaining weight does not immediately signal nutritional risk in the absence of other concerning findings.