The Goal of Palliative Nutritional Care for the Terminally Ill

question 12

Multiple Choice

The goal of palliative nutritional care for the terminally ill client is to do which of the following?

• A) Alleviate discomfort and relieve symptoms
• B) Maximize intake of a balanced diet
• C) Compensate for malabsorption problems
• D) Substitute a liquid complete nutritional supplement for solid food

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Definitions:

Role Ambiguity

A situation where an individual lacks clear information about their job responsibilities, expectations, and the scope of their role.

Open Systems

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Internal Component

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Customer

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