Nutrition and Diet Therapy 6th Edition by Carroll Lutz, Erin Mazur , Nancy Litch

Exercise 12

Mr. P, a 65-year-old man, widowed for 6 months, has been referred to your home health agency for assistance in managing his nutritional intake. He has lost 10 pounds over the past 6 months. A physical examination within the past month revealed no disease processes requiring treatment. Which of the following outcomes would indicate achievement of the nutritional objective for 1.Mr. P?
A) A gain in weight of 2 pounds in 2 weeks
B) An invitation to the nurse to join him for a dinner he has learned to cook
C) A report by 1.Mr. P that he is eating better
D) A visual inspection of 1.Mr. P's refrigerator revealing fresh meat and milk products in abundance.ge.