Mrs. Lee is originally from mainland China. She has been living in your area for several years and has numerous health problems, including high blood pressure and glaucoma. You have been asked to...

Mrs. Lee is originally from mainland China. She has been living in your area for several years and has numerous health problems, including high blood pressure and glaucoma. You have been asked to counsel her about making changes in her diet. Because her vision is poor, she will not be able to use printed materials that you have in your office that have been translated into Chinese.

 Nutrition Diagnostic Statement

 Impaired ability to prepare food and meals related to inability to see as evidenced by client report and history of glaucoma

Nutrition Care Questions

 1. What steps should you take to make her comfortable with this session?

 2. Should you invite family members to attend the counseling session? Why or why not?

3. What tools may be useful to help Mrs. Lee understand portions or types of food that she should select?

 4. Would a supermarket tour be useful? Why or why not?

 5. What other types of information will be needed to help Mrs. Lee?