The Nurse Is Trying to Improve the Nutritional Status of Older

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is trying to improve the nutritional status of older adults in a nursing home. Which one of the following recommendations should the nurse implement?

• A) Develop a seating chart for the main dining room, based on unit, to facilitate a more organized and efficient meal delivery.
• B) Replace the fluorescent lighting with candles at every table, to create a cozier, restaurant-like atmosphere.
• C) Provide nutritious food according to the older adults' expressed food preferences, with liberal use of seasonings.
• D) Distribute "nutritional liquid supplements" such as Ensure.

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

An analysis used to assess the discrepancy between the expected amount of materials and the actual amount used, based on standard costs, providing insight into manufacturing efficiency.

Quantity Standard

The expected or established amount of materials, labor, or overhead that should be used for a unit of production or a specific task.

Price Standard

A predetermined cost that should ideally apply to a product or service based on expected efficiency and expense.

Raw Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of raw materials used in production and the expected quantity, which can indicate efficiency or waste.