The patient is elderly and has been diagnosed with Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements.Her treatment regimen should include having the nurse
A) Encourage weight gain as rapidly as possible.
B) Encourage large meals three times a day.
C) Decrease fluid intake to prevent feeling full.
D) Encourage fiber intake.

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Increasing fiber intake deters constipation and enhances appetite.Weight gain should be slow and progressive.Frequent small meals should be encouraged to increase dietary intake and to help offset anorexia.Older adults need eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid per day from beverage and food sources.

The Patient Is Elderly and Has Been Diagnosed with Imbalanced