The nurse conducting a food recall assessment on an older adult patient shows an understanding of the requirements of the process when
a. having the patient identify any existing food allergies.
b. asking the family to verify the patient's statements.
c. asking how the food being discussed was prepared.
d. correlating diet information with signs of malnutrition.
C
For accuracy and relevancy, the food recall must include specific information about the type of food ingested, the preparation method, and an accurate estimate of the amount.
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