An Older Adult Who Is Within a Normal Weight Range

question 6

Multiple Choice

An older adult who is within a normal weight range asks a nurse, "I have heard that it is important to limit the amount of fats in my diet, but I don't know how much I should be taking in daily. Can you help me?" The best response by the nurse is:

• A) "Someone of your age needs to limit fats."
• B) "Since you are at your ideal weight, you should limit your daily fat grams to half your weight."
• C) "Fat intake will depend on the presence of any cardiac issues."
• D) "Read food labels well and focus your diet on low-fat foods."

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Definitions:

Enteral Feeding

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Infusion Discontinued

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