The client is a 76-year-old man who is experiencing chronic illness.He has a genetic-linked anemia.He says he does not eat a balanced diet,as he prefers sweets to meat and vegetables.Which of the following dimensions of health can the nurse most likely influence by teaching and counseling him?
A) Age-related changes
B) Genetic anemia
C) Eating habits
D) Gender-related issues

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The nurse is most likely to influence the patient's eating habits because those are the dimensions over which he has the most control and,therefore,has the most potential for changing.Although people consider biological factors when they describe themselves as well or ill,they are not entirely within our control.Biological factors include age and developmental stage,genetic makeup,and gender.

The Client Is a 76-Year-Old Man Who Is Experiencing Chronic