The nurse is instructing the nursing home staff about the nutritional needs of the older clients. He stresses that these clients need to receive:
a. vitamin D-rich and vitamin D-fortified foods.
b. increased amounts of vitamin C especially by eating more citrus fruits.
c. iron-fortified cereal and more dark green leafy vegetables.
d. vitamin and mineral supplements each day.
ANS: A
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A Correct: People with little sun exposure need vitamin D-rich and vitamin D-fortified foods.
B Incorrect: This is not unique to the older nursing home population.
C Incorrect: This is not unique to the older nursing home population.
D Incorrect: This is not unique to the older nursing home population.
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