During a home visit,a nurse is assessing the nutritional awareness of an older adult patient who lives alone.What action by the nurse is most effective in obtaining objective information?

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Observing the patient eat a meal that he or she has prepared is the most effective way for the nurse to obtain objective information about the patient's nutritional status. It allows the nurse to see what types of foods are being consumed, portion sizes, cooking methods, and overall meal patterns. Asking the patient to describe what they ate for all three meals yesterday may not be entirely accurate and some patients may not have a good recall of their diet. Asking to see what types of foods the patient keeps readily available may give some insight into what types of foods are in the house, but it does not provide information on how they are being prepared or consumed. Reviewing the components of a healthy diet is valuable information for the patient, but it does not provide objective information on the patient's current nutritional status.

During a Home Visit,a Nurse Is Assessing the Nutritional Awareness