TEST BANK FOR NUTRITIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS 7TH EDITION BY GRODNER Chapter 12: Food-Related Issues

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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A clear liquid diet would be most appropriate for a. someone who has had several teeth removed and is unable to chew. b. a pregnant woman with persistent nausea. c. someo... ne who has had a stroke and has difficulty swallowing. d. a patient who has had major surgery within the past 18 hours. 2. One advantage of a full liquid diet is that it a. has low levels of saturated fat and high levels of fiber. b.c. is suitable for patients with lactose intolerance.is likely to be tolerated by patients with dysphagia.NURSINGTB.CO M d. can provide an adequate diet if very carefully planned. 3. If a patient is receiving radiation to the mouth and neck area and has a sore mouth, the most appropriate type of diet while he or she is in hospital would be a _____ diet. a. regular b. mechanical soft c. full liquid d. clear liquid 4. If a patient drools, takes a long time to eat, and often gags during meals, he or she may have a. dementia. b. esophageal cancer. c. regurgitation. d. dysphagia. 5. If a physician orders a “diet as tolerated” for a patient, the nurse should a. make food selections for the patient in accordance with the patient’s symptoms. b. determine the appropriate type of diet for the patient in accordance with the patient’s condition. c. consult the registered dietitian to determine when the diet should be advanced. d. encourage the patient to normalize the diet as his or her appetite and symptoms allow. [Show More]

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