He nurse has determined that a person has a dysfunction in the nutritional-metabolic pattern. which action would be the next step for the nurse to take?

The main focus of the nurse should be on the food pattern and intake of the patient, as well as the fluid consumption. It is important to get the history of the patient immediately, ask questions specific to his/her food and fluid intake, daily activities, work, and any other related factors that may affect the patient's metabolism.