What should the nurse instruct an older patient to do to support healthy eating habits? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Increase fiber intake.
2. Reduce sodium intake.
3. Look for hidden sugar.
4. Enjoy olive oil and walnuts.
5. Complete a meal in 10 minutes.
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Increasing fiber intake is a healthy eating tip.
Rationale 2: Reduce sodium intake is a healthy eating tip.
Rationale 3: Looking for hidden sugar is a healthy eating tip.
Rationale 4: Enjoying good fats such as olive oil and walnuts is a healthy eating tip.
Rationale 5: Slowing down at mealtime and not completing a meal in 10 minutes is a healthy eating tip.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 6. Develop appropriate nursing interventions and treatment for nutrition-related problems of the older person.
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