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HCHenry

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Describe a basic nutrition assessment for a patient with gallbladder disease.

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Which of the following would be an appropriate practice to follow when charting in the medical record?
 a. Write the chart note immediately after you do anything significant.
  b. Start a new note on a blank page, even if space is available under a prior note.
  c. Use only complete sentences to make yourself clear.
  d. When listing individual datum, start each on a new line on the page.


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angrybirds13579

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
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For the patient with gallbladder disorders, weight and weight history should be obtained, and a 24-hour recall, diet history, or food diary should be used to determine intake and tolerance of specific foods or nutrients. Albumin and prealbumin levels should be assessed if the patient is NPO and/or has a concurrent infection. Medications for treatment of gallstones, infection, and pain should be noted.

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HCHenry

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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