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When Important Information Gets Ignored While Tangential Information Receives Attention

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When important information gets ignored while tangential information receives attention, it is a case of ________.

Recognize the importance of patient's feelings about weight and food in planning nutritional care.
Understand patient-nurse dynamics in creating effective nutritional therapies.
Evaluate nutritional status and develop care plans based on comprehensive data including patient and professional standards.
Advise on best practices for maintaining health through diet and physical activity.

Definitions:

Bony Prominence

Areas of the body where bone is close to the skin's surface, which are at higher risk of pressure sores and skin breakdown.

Shear

The action or force that causes an object or material to slide or move in a parallel direction relative to another layer.

Braden Scale

An assessment tool used in healthcare to predict the risk of developing pressure ulcers by evaluating factors like mobility, moisture, and activity.

Aggressive Prevention

Proactive measures taken to avoid or mitigate potential health problems or risks.

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