HK Is a 60 Yo M Who Has Been Diagnosed

question 18

Multiple Choice

HK is a 60 yo M who has been diagnosed with achalasia.He has a history of Chagas disease and has been complaining of "food getting stuck in his throat." The registered dietitian consults with HK and finds that he has been afraid to eat due to his symptoms and has experienced a 13# unintentional weight loss.
HT: 5'8"       WT: 170#
-Which of the following foods is allowed on this diet?

• A)chocolate cake
• B)walnut bread
• C)whole-kernel corn
• D)peanut butter

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Definitions:

Scapula

Bone forming the shoulder blade.

Pectoralis Minor

A thin, triangular muscle located beneath the pectoralis major in the chest, contributing to movements of the shoulder.

Rhomboideus Major

A skeletal muscle on the back that connects the spine to the scapula, playing a key role in retracting and stabilizing the shoulder.

Erect Posture

The alignment of the body in an upright position, supported by the skeletal and muscular systems, allowing humans to stand and move efficiently.