When teaching an older patient about diet therapy,the nurse plans to assess for barriers to adherence,including which factors? (Select all that apply. )
A)Lifelong habits
B)Cultural influences
C)Finances
D)Dependency
E)Inability to learn

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Diet therapy can be problematic for older adults who have a lifetime of food habits,cultural influences on food,finances that may be limited,and dependency on others to buy or prepare food.Older adults are not unable to learn.

When Teaching an Older Patient About Diet Therapy,the Nurse Plans