一位 70 歲病人在與護理師討論營養需求，哪項敘述顯示其理解老化相關的改變？
A 70-year-old client is discussing nutritional needs with the nurse. Which statement indicates an understanding of age-related changes?
- AI should prioritize high-protein, nutrient-dense foods✓ 正解我應該優先選擇高蛋白、營養密度高的食物
- BMy sense of thirst is more sensitive now我現在的口渴感覺更敏銳了
- CI can skip breakfast as long as I eat a large dinner只要晚餐吃得多，我可以不吃早餐
- DI need to increase my total caloric intake我需要增加總熱量攝取
高齡者代謝率下降，熱量需求減少，但對蛋白質的需求卻增加，以維持肌肉質量。選項 D 錯誤；C 錯誤：老年人應少量多餐，避免餐後低血壓或消化負擔；B 錯誤：長者口渴感會減退，易導致脫水。因此選擇營養密度高、優質蛋白質的飲食至關重要。
In older adults, metabolic rate declines and overall caloric needs decrease, but protein requirements actually increase in order to preserve muscle mass. Option D is incorrect; Option C is incorrect because older adults should eat small, frequent meals to avoid postprandial hypotension and digestive overload; Option B is incorrect because the sensation of thirst is diminished in older adults, increasing the risk of dehydration. Therefore, prioritizing nutrient-dense foods with high-quality protein is essential.
美國護理師常與營養師合作進行衛教；台灣護理師在門診衛教中角色較全面，需涵蓋營養諮詢。