If a patient can eat orally but becomes very tired while eating, which strategy may help first?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Small, frequent, safe oral meals
When oral swallowing is safe but eating causes fatigue, small and frequent meals can reduce the effort required at one time and make it easier to meet energy and protein needs. Food texture, rest periods, posture, and medical causes of fatigue should also be assessed. A tube route is not automatically required merely because meals are tiring.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Small, frequent, safe oral meals
Why is this the correct answer?
When oral swallowing is safe but eating causes fatigue, small and frequent meals can reduce the effort required at one time and make it easier to meet energy and protein needs. Food texture, rest periods, posture, and medical causes of fatigue should also be assessed. A tube route is not automatically required merely because meals are tiring.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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