When Teaching a Group of Older Adults About Health and Nutrition

question 7

Multiple Choice

When teaching a group of older adults about health and nutrition, what recommendation about increasing food intake does a nurse make? Select all that apply.

• A)"Please remember to brush before meals in order to moisten the mouth."
• B)"Neighbors should make attempts to eat meals together once a week."
• C)"Offer healthier food choices and drinks at community events."
• D)"Cook with whole milk or provide meal replacement supplements."
• E)"Allow smokers to smoke during dinner as it increases the appetite."

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Definitions:

Gram-negative

Refers to bacteria that have a specific cell wall structure which does not retain the crystal violet stain used in Gram's method of staining; often associated with higher resistance to antibiotics.

Lipids

A broad class of biomolecules that are insoluble in water and include fats, oils, and cholesterol, playing key roles in energy storage and cell structure.

Peptidoglycans

A complex polymer of amino sugars and amino acids that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, providing structural support and shape.

Koch's Postulates

A set of criteria for establishing a causative relationship between a microbe and a disease, including isolation, reproduction of symptoms, and re-isolation of the microbe.