Author Question: If a patient experiences chronic symptoms of cholelithiasis and cholecystitis, the recommended ... (Read 66 times)

james · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

If a patient experiences chronic symptoms of cholelithiasis and cholecystitis, the recommended nutrition therapy is

a. a low-fat diet.
b. gradual weight loss.
c. increased fluid intake.
d. a low-cholesterol diet.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a poststroke client whose dysphagia has improved. The speech therapist has recommended changing this client's diet from level 1 of the National Dysphagia Diet to level 2 .

What foods would now be included in this client's diet? Select all that apply. A) Well-moistened pancakes with syrup
B) Peanut parfait
C) Soft canned or cooked fruit
D) Coconut
E) Poached eggs

marict · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
A low-fat diet is used to treat painful symptoms associated with cholelithiasis and cholecystitis. Gradual weight loss may be beneficial in the long term, but will not decrease painful symptoms. Increased fluid intake and a low-cholesterol diet do not alleviate symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
Feedback:
Level 2 solid foods are mechanically altered foods. They are soft-textured, moist foods that are easily formed into a bolus. This eliminates textures, nuts, and most raw fruits and vegetables.