Which of the Following Scenarios Violates the Academy of Nutrition

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios violates the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics code of ethics?

• A) Touching a client to perform nutrition focused physical exam after obtaining consent
• B) Referring a client to a psychotherapist for mental health counseling
• C) Recommend a client practice carbohydrate counting to manage blood glucose
• D) Accepting a $100 gift card from a client as a Christmas gift
• E) Mutually hugging a long-term client after finding out they are moving out of the state and will be ending the counseling relationship

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Definitions:

Promotion-Related Stress

The stress experienced either in the pursuit of a promotion or as a result of the challenges associated with a new, higher-level position.

Strain Reactions

Negative physical or emotional responses that occur when the demands of a task exceed an individual's ability to cope.

Personality Hardiness

A personality characterized by commitment, control, and challenge and, hence, resistant to distress.

Distress Resistant

Distress resistant refers to the ability of an individual to withstand or cope with stress and adversity without experiencing debilitating effects on their mental or physical health.