What food items should the nurse teach an older patient to ingest to increase the dietary intake of vitamin D?
1. Eat liver at least once a week.
2. Plan to eat salmon at least twice a week.
3. Eat three servings of yogurt or cheese each day.
4. Red meat should be consumed every other day.
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Rationale: Food sources of vitamin D include liver, fish liver oils, and fortified milk.
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