If a Patient Requires a Clear Liquid Diet for More

question 67

Multiple Choice

If a patient requires a clear liquid diet for more than one or two days:

• A)blenderized liquid foods should be added to the diet.
• B)the patient should be started on a tube feeding.
• C)a greater variety of clear liquid foods should be added to the meal tray.
• D)the diet should be supplemented with a low-residue commercial formula.

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Definitions:

Code of Ethics

A set of guiding principles designed to influence the professional conduct and ethical decisions of individuals within a profession.

Nutrition and Dietetics Profession

A field of practice involving the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of nutritional problems, primarily through dietary means.

Nutrition Counseling

A form of guidance provided by health professionals that focuses on the needs of individuals to maintain or improve their nutritional status and health.

Clients' Rights

The legal and ethical entitlements of clients, particularly in healthcare and social service settings, to receive respectful, informed, and confidential treatment.