What dietary suggestion does the nurse give the older patient to manage age-related changes in taste?
a. Add more salt to foods.
b. Use a salt substitute.
c. Add sugar when possible.
d. Use a variety of herbs.
D
Older adults experience a decrease in taste discrimination. Various herbs can be used to spice up foods. More salt should not be added, as older adults generally should eat low-salt diets. Salt substitutes often contain potassium, a problem for older adults who have an age-related decrease in kidney function and the ability to excrete potassium. Adding sugar is not healthy.
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