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crazycityslicker

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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.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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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

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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.




crazycityslicker

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


dyrone

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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