Practice Question
The nurse is visiting an 80-year-old client who lives alone. What instruction by the nurse would be most helpful in improving the client's nutrition?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
cook favorite foods in bulk and freeze in individual serving containers
Rationale:
🔶 This strategy encourages proper nutrition in elderly clients who may lack energy or motivation to cook daily.
🔶 Having ready-to-heat meals promotes independence while ensuring nutritional adequacy.
🔶 It reduces mealtime stress, especially for those with cognitive or physical limitations.
🔶 Frozen meals made from favorite foods improve appetite and satisfaction, increasing calorie intake.
🔶 It also helps caregivers manage meal prep with less daily effort and supports consistent mealtimes.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4