Psychiatric inpatient unit

A client is admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit after being found walking on a highway at night talking to themself. The client is unkempt and appears thin and dirty. What would be the best way to assess the client’s nutritional status and changes significant to mental health status?

A. compare current weight with past weight in chart

B. Discuss recent dietary intake

C. Arrange for a medical consult

D. Observe at mealtimes