Which of These Interventions Is Most Appropriate When the Nurse

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of these interventions is most appropriate when the nurse is planning nutritional interventions for a healthy,active 74-year-old woman?

• A) Decrease the amount of carbohydrates to prevent lean muscle catabolism.
• B) Increase the amount of soy and tofu in her diet to promote bone growth and reverse osteoporosis.
• C) Decrease the number of calories she is eating because of the decrease in energy requirements from loss of lean body mass.
• D) Increase the number of calories she is eating because of the increased energy needs of the elderly.