A Home Care Nurse Is Visiting an 88-Year-Old Client Who

Multiple Choice

A home care nurse is visiting an 88-year-old client who has moderate cognitive impairment resulting from Alzheimer's disease.His partner expresses concern that he is experiencing difficulty getting the client "to eat properly." The nurse suggests which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Serving meals at the same time each day
B) Offering liquids in place of solid foods when possible
C) Offering a calorie-dense snack at bedtime
D) Cutting food into bite size pieces he can hold in his hand
E) Asking him to identify his favorite foods