The Nursing Assistant Is Caring for an Older Adult in the Home

Multiple Choice

The nursing assistant is caring for an older adult in the home. The client asks the nursing assistant how to get proper nutrition on a fixed budget. How would the nursing assistant reply?

A) "Avoid canned fruits and vegetables altogether because they are high in salt and sugar."
B) "Eat several servings of brightly colored fruits and vegetables each day using MyPlate for 70+."
C) "Check with the social worker to see if you qualify for food stamps to help purchase foods."
D) "As long as you take a multivitamin, you will be fine with your nutritional health and wellness."