The goals of diet management in a patient with inflammatory bowel ...

[abern]

The goals of diet management in a patient with inflammatory bowel disease are: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Restrict fluids to decrease peristalsis.
  b. Prevent weight loss.
  c. Correct and prevent malnutrition.
  d. Provide adequate nutrition.
  e. Replace fluid and electrolyte losses.
  f. Limit high-caloric foods.
  a. a,b,c
  b. b,c,d,e
  c. a,c,f
  d. b,c,d,f

Question 2

Which of the following sources is the most justifiable foundation for the future of gerontological nursing?
 
  A) Systematic trial and error
  B) Gerontological nursing research
  C) Financial realities of nursing care
  D) Institutional policies and procedures

[sarah_brady415]

Answer to Question 1

B
The goals of diet management for inflammatory bowel disease are to provide adequate nutrition, correct and prevent malnutrition, replace fluid and electrolyte losses, and prevent weight loss. The diet for each patient is individualized.

Answer to Question 2

B
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The most reliable basis for present and future gerontological nursing practice is advanced nursing research. This would supersede trial and error, financial realities, and institution-specific policies and procedures.