The Health Professional with the Greatest Responsibility for Nutrition Care

question 34

Multiple Choice

The health professional with the greatest responsibility for nutrition care of clients in a hospital setting is the:

• A) physician.
• B) nurse.
• C) clinical dietitian.
• D) pharmacist.

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