An Older Patient Is Concerned About Gaining Weight Even Though

Multiple Choice

An older patient is concerned about gaining weight even though the amount of food eaten has not changed. What should the nurse explain to this patient?

A) "Older people should eat just two meals a day to keep their weight low."
B) "You probably have a heart problem that hasn't been identified or treated yet."
C) "Are you sure that you aren't eating additional sweets and not remembering them?"
D) "As a person gets older, the metabolic rate slows down and fewer calories are needed to maintain weight."