A 73-Year-Old Hispanic/Latino Patient Is Seen at the Health Clinic

A 73-year-old Hispanic/Latino patient is seen at the health clinic and diagnosed with protein malnutrition. The priority action in the nurse's teaching plan will be to

A) suggest the use of liquid supplements as a way to increase protein intake.
B) encourage the patient to increase the dietary intake of meat, cheese, and milk.
C) ask the patient to record the intake of all foods and beverages for a 3-day period.
D) focus on the use of combinations of beans and rice to improve daily protein intake.