When discussing energy needs with an older client, the nurse should emphasize the importance of consuming foods that supply enough calories to meet his daily energy requirements while maintaining a nutritional balance
The nurse needs to explain that foods contain different numbers of calories, with the following containing the most calories per gram: 1. Proteins
2. Fats
3. Alcohol
4. Carbohydrates
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Rationale: Foods contain different numbers of calories per gram. Fats contain 9 kcal/gram. Carbohydrates and proteins contain 4 kcal/gram, and alcohol contains 8 kcal/gm.
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