In which situation should a dietitian identify scope limits and refer?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: When the patient has a serious medical complication
A dietitian must practise within training, legal authority, and professional competence. A serious medical complication may require diagnosis, medication decisions, urgent treatment, or specialist management beyond the dietitian’s independent role. The correct action is to recognize the limit, communicate with the responsible medical team, and refer appropriately. Therefore, option B is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
When the patient has a serious medical complication
Why is this the correct answer?
A dietitian must practise within training, legal authority, and professional competence. A serious medical complication may require diagnosis, medication decisions, urgent treatment, or specialist management beyond the dietitian’s independent role. The correct action is to recognize the limit, communicate with the responsible medical team, and refer appropriately. Therefore, option B is correct.
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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