Which of These Interventions Is Most Appropriate When the Nurse

question 28

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

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