When Preparing to Teach an 82-Year-Old Hispanic Patient Who Lives

question 23

Multiple Choice

When preparing to teach an 82-year-old Hispanic patient who lives with an adult daughter about ways to improve nutrition, which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Ask the daughter about the patient's food preferences.
• B) Determine who shops for groceries and prepares the meals.
• C) Question the patient about how many meals per day are eaten.
• D) Assure the patient that culturally appropriate foods will be included.

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