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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