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penza · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The NCP provides structure for the provision of nutritional care to all patients and provides a framework for the RD to make decisions regarding medical nutrition therapy.

The steps involved in this process include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nutrition assessment
b. Nutrition diagnosis
c. Nutrition intervention
d. Nutrition evaluation

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a patient whose 24-hour output is 2400 mL. Which finding reflects the nurse's understanding of urine output?

a. Increased output
b. Decreased output
c. Normal output
d. Balanced output

alexanderhamilton · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
In 2003, the American Dietetic Association published the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and model. This process provides structure for the provision of nutritional care to all patients and provides a framework for the RD to think critically and make decisions regarding medical nutrition therapy. This process consists of four steps: nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.

Answer to Question 2

C
Know the average output range for a patient. Adult urinary output averages 2200 to 2700 mL in 24 hours.