Which of the Nurse's Assigned Patients Should Be Referred to the Dietitian

Multiple Choice

Which of the nurse's assigned patients should be referred to the dietitian for a complete nutritional assessment ?

A) A 48-yr-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis who takes prednisone daily
B) A 23-yr-old patient who has a history of fluctuating weight gains and losses
C) A 35-yr-old patient who complains of intermittent nausea for the past 2 days
D) A 64-yr-old patient who is admitted for débridement of an infected surgical wound
E) A 52-yr-old patient admitted with chest pain and possible myocardial infarction (MI)