An Older Patient Asks Why He Needs a Multivitamin Supplement

Multiple Choice

An older patient asks why he needs a multivitamin supplement.The patient has always been healthy,has excellent nutrition,and has never needed vitamins.What explanation by the nurse is best?

A) Older people tend to eat fewer calories,so it's harder to get nutrients.
B) You need to have extra nutritional reserves in case of sudden illness.
C) It's recommended in all the nutritional guidelines for older adults.
D) Now that you are older,your good nutritional habits are not enough.