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.
The patient interview often requires note taking.
When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
Health care - patient-centered
Recommended vs. Typical Diet
Classification of Overweight and Obesity by BMI, Waist Circumference, and Associated Disease Risks
The DASH diet, rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods