A nurse is admitting a client who has experienced a weight loss of 11 kg (25 lb) in the past 3 months. The clientweighs 40 kg (88 lb) and believes she is fat. Which of the following aspects of care should the nurse consider thefirst priority for this client?A. Identify the client's nutritional status.B. Request a mental health consult.C. Plan a therapeutic diet for the client.D. Provide a structured environment for the client.A. Identify the client's nutritional status.Rationale: According to the nursing process, the nurse should perform an assessment first to gatherenough data regarding nutritional status and other findings in order to plan, implement, andevaluate care. The assessment identifies client nutrition needs as well as complications theclient might be experiencing related to the eating disorder.