The overweight patient who is on a weight reduction diet requests a snack. The most appropriate choice from a variety of snack foods would be:
a. buttered popcorn.
b. ice cream with sweetened fruit topping.
c. cup of applesauce.
d. high-energy granola bar.
Question 2
When feeding a person with dysphagia and right-sided paralysis, the nurse should:
a. extend the patient's head backward to ease swallowing.
b. place a pillow behind the right shoulder.
c. place food in the right side of the mouth.
d. start with plain fluids and work up to solid food.
Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to
This woman requires a soft-food-only diet
Example of problem focused patient
A Healthy Body Weight
Consuming a Healthy Diet
Determination of Steady-State Weight