For the patient with maxillomandibular fixation, all foods must be prepared so that each easily moves through a _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 2
Ms. Smith is an 85-year-old female admitted to the hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia in the last month. The medical doctor requests a nutritional consultation because the nurse reports that Ms. Smith is not eating well. Ht: 5'5'' Wt: 110 UBW: 125 (6 months ago) Alb 2.8 g/dL Hgb 12 g/dL Prealbumin 14 mg/dL TLC 2500 Depending on Ms. Smith's physical limitations, the dietitian may need to measure and calculate her height using:
a. a stadiometer.
b. a knee-height caliper.
c. a tape measure.
d. a length board.
e. a weight-to-height scale.