[Expert Solution]: A patient has severe rheumatoid arthritis…

A patient has severe rheumatoid arthritis affecting her hands. What measures can be taken to facilitate optimum nutrition? (Select all that apply.) Determine the patient’s food preferences. Provide the patient with finger foods such as raisins, nuts, grapes, and cheese cubes. Identify the food location on the plate as if it were a clock. Provide adaptive utensils (e.g., large handles). Attach a plate guard to the plate.