Older adult clients will need more _____and vitamin ___to help maintain bone health.

They may also be instructed to increase ____in their diet.

- calcium and vitamin D

increase fiber

Older adults have decreased absorption of what three nutrients?

1. Vitamin B12

2. Folic acid

3. Calcium

The soft diet is also known as the bland, low fiber diet and contains foods such as:

- Whole foods that are low in fiber, lightly seasoned and easily digested.

Is it safe to take antibiotics while breastfeeding?

- Yes, PO antibiotics are safe. Notify provider and finish entire course to reduce

risk of reoccurrence. There is a slight transfer between breast milk though.

Food interactions with MAOIs include:

- tyramine-rich foods

caffeine foods/beverages

A nurse is providing follow-up dietary teaching for a client who recently was

prescribed phenelzine (Nardil). When reviewing the client's dietary log, which of the

following foods requires a need for further teaching?

A. Cottage cheese

B. Banana bread

C. Apple pie

D. Grilled steak