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| It is important to weigh hospitalized patients when? |
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| At consistent times (e.g., in the early morning after the bladder is emptied and before breakfast). |
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| A laboratory test that indicates immune capacity? |
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| Patients’ reported food intake is a problem, why? |
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| Socioeconomic status, religion, culture, ethnicity, family interactions, education level, and employment status |
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| What are anthropometric measurements? |
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| Physical measurements of the human body that are used for health assessments - height, weight, skinfold thickness, and circumference |
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| Biochemical test that is used to detect anemia? |
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| Complete Blood Count (i.e. CBC - consists of WBC's, RBC's, and Platelets) |
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| Patients who are taking Warfarin should limit what type of foods? |
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| Foods rich in Vitamin K, e.g., broccoli, spinach, kale, etc., which reduce efficiency. Also, avoid high doses of vitamin E. |
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| A mode of feeding that makes use of the GIl tract through oral or tube feeding. |
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| A mode of feeding that does not make use of the GI tract, but instead provides nutrition support via IV delivery of nutrient solutions |
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| A mode of tube feeding that passes through nose into the jejunum. |
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| A mode of tube feeding that passes through nose into the stomach. |
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| Focus of a successful and effective nutrition plan of care? |
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Person centered approach - the relationship between the patient and the dietetic professional
Coordination, communication, and understanding of the intervention plan are critical in ensuring compliance by the patient and their family. |
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| Foods included in a clear, liquid diet? |
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| Water, broth, and plain gelatin |
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| Nutrition history should include? |
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| Food pattern of a typical day - time/location, food and method of preparation, serving size, and tolerance |
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