The nurse is preparing to teach an 82-year-old Indigenous client who lives with an adult daughter about ways to improve nutrition. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A)Ask the daughter about the client's food preferences.
B)Determine who shops for groceries and prepares the meals.
C)Question the client about how many meals per day are eaten.
D)Assure the client that culturally appropriate foods will be included.

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The family member who shops for groceries and cooks will be in control of the client's diet, so the nurse will need to ensure that this family member is involved in any teaching or discussion about the client's nutritional needs. The other information also will be assessed and used but will not be useful in meeting the client's nutritional needs unless nutritionally appropriate foods are purchased and prepared.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Teach an 82-Year-Old Indigenous Client