Author Question: The nurse is instructing the nursing home staff about the nutritional needs of the older clients. He ... (Read 41 times)

crazycityslicker · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse is instructing the nursing home staff about the nutritional needs of the older clients. He stresses that these clients need to receive:

a. vitamin D-rich and vitamin D-fortified foods.
b. increased amounts of vitamin C especially by eating more citrus fruits.
c. iron-fortified cereal and more dark green leafy vegetables.
d. vitamin and mineral supplements each day.

Question 2

When teaching clients about nutrition, which comment made by a client indicates client understanding?

a. I should eat a fat-free diet.
b. I will get my carbohydrates from sugar-and starch-containing foods.
c. I need to eat 5 servings of meat and beans a day.
d. I need to get most of my protein intake from meats.

jomama · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: People with little sun exposure need vitamin D-rich and vitamin D-fortified foods.
B Incorrect: This is not unique to the older nursing home population.
C Incorrect: This is not unique to the older nursing home population.
D Incorrect: This is not unique to the older nursing home population.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Fatty acids are necessary for heart function and fats have a number of other functions.
B Incorrect: These foods should be limited. Most carbohydrates should be obtained from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
C Correct: This is the suggested number of servings of this food group.
D Incorrect: A number of foods can provide protein in addition to meats.