When and how to talk to patients about their diet and lifestyle
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When and how to talk to patients about their diet and lifestyle

Stephanie Jones-Berry @NurseNewsSteph Senior news reporter, RCNi

Health promotion is now an NMC requirement, but discussing weight can be difficult for nurses

Broaching potentially difficult conversations about a patient’s lifestyle issues – such as diet – can be a daunting prospect for even the most experienced nurse.

Nursing Standard. 34, 8, 67-69. doi: 10.7748/ns.34.8.67.s20

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