Which Action Should the Nurse Take First When Preparing to Teach

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take first when preparing to teach a frail 79-year-old Hispanic man who lives with an adult daughter about ways to improve nutrition?

• 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 preferred foods will be included.

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