The following information is recorded on Mr. Nguyen’s clinic health record: 9/1/18 Overweight related to inappropriate food choices and serving size, as evidenced by BMI of 28.5 Outcome: Will lose 5 lb by 10/15/2018 Interventions: Collect 3-day nutrition history 9/2/2018 through 9/4/2018. Have patient meet with clinic nurse for diet review and nutrition instruction 9/8/2018. Provide sample meal plans at 9/8/2018 instruction. Phone patient 9/22/2018 to discuss nutrition questions and review progress. Have patient return to clinic 10/15/2018 for follow-up visit.

What must you do before implementing each nursing intervention?

Identify at least two strategies that will help promote Mr. Nguyen’s participation in and adherence to the plan.

How will you determine whether Mr. Nguyen has met his goal?