Once Patients Can Tolerate Oral Feedings, What Type of Diet

question 46

Multiple Choice

Once patients can tolerate oral feedings, what type of diet is often prescribed?

• A) high fiber
• B) low sodium
• C) high-kcalorie, high-protein
• D) low fat
• E) low carbohydrate

---

Definitions:

Demand Characteristics

Aspects of a study that give away its purpose or communicate how the participant is expected to behave.

Correlated

When two or more variables have a statistical relationship with each other, indicating that changes in one are associated with changes in the other.

Underlying Construct

Refers to the theoretical concept or psychological variable that is being measured or assessed, but is not directly observable.

Independent

Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority, or capable of thinking or acting for oneself.