Author Question: Describe the components of an interdisciplinary assessment of children with special health care ... (Read 66 times)

chads108 · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Describe the components of an interdisciplinary assessment of children with special health care needs.

Question 2

A(n) ____ evaluation is used to determine whether a program or intervention accomplished its state goals.
a. process
b. impact
c. fiscal
d. structure

jaaaaaaa · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Children with special health care needs are at increased nutritional risk because of feeding problems, metabolic aberrations, drug/nutrient interactions, decreased mobility, and alterations in growth patterns; thus, an interdisciplinary approach is recommended. The interdisciplinary team may include a physician, nurse, psychologist, dentist, dietitian, school administrator, food service director, special education staff, and occupational, physical, and speech therapists. The interdisciplinary team evaluation of the health and nutritional status of children with special needs includes the dietary history, medical history, anthropometric measurements, clinical assessment, and feeding assessment.

Answer to Question 2

b