An Older Patient with Pneumonia Requests Information on Maintaining a Healthy

Multiple Choice

An older patient with pneumonia requests information on maintaining a healthy lifestyle for illness prevention. What should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A) Maintain a healthy weight.
B) Restrict the intake of dairy products.
C) See the physician for any signs of an infection.
D) Take a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement.
E) Engage in regular moderate exercise 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.