Teaching Project Guidelines · Purpose: The purpose of the patient/family teaching project is to develop and implement a teaching plan for a geriatric patient utilizing teaching learning principles. · Objectives: By the conclusion of the presentation, the students will be able to: o State the various indications for a specified diet o Explain the scientific rationale for a prescribed diet o Describe food/fluid restrictions appropriate for diet or food/fluids encouraged to meet nutritional needs? o Describe how to present a short nutritional teaching plan to a patient& family with cultural differences. o Apply current research related to the nutrition topic. · Requirements: o Utilize teaching experience rubric for essential criteria. o The paper should be between 3-5 pages (not including title page and references). o The paper must be typed and conform to APA format. o A minimum of two references are required. o Written paper is due during the 7th week on the assigned clinical day. Nutritional Guidelines