In which situation can a patient’s nutritional need change suddenly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: When the disease condition worsens or improves
A change in disease severity, infection, fever, surgery, wound healing, organ function, or recovery can alter energy, protein, fluid, and micronutrient requirements. Therefore, a diet should be reassessed when the patient’s condition changes rather than continued automatically. Changes in a book, plate, or food name do not change physiological needs, so option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
When the disease condition worsens or improves
Why is this the correct answer?
A change in disease severity, infection, fever, surgery, wound healing, organ function, or recovery can alter energy, protein, fluid, and micronutrient requirements. Therefore, a diet should be reassessed when the patient’s condition changes rather than continued automatically. Changes in a book, plate, or food name do not change physiological needs, so option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts. Topic: Factors affecting nutritional well-being.
