Why is the disease name alone not enough for selecting a feeding route?
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Correct answer: Consciousness, swallowing ability, gastrointestinal function, and nutritional needs differ between patients
A diagnosis does not describe every factor relevant to nutrition support. Patients with the same disease may differ in consciousness, swallowing safety, aspiration risk, gastrointestinal function, severity, and nutrient requirements. Therefore, the route must be selected after an individualized clinical and nutritional assessment rather than from the disease label alone.
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Consciousness, swallowing ability, gastrointestinal function, and nutritional needs differ between patients
Why is this the correct answer?
A diagnosis does not describe every factor relevant to nutrition support. Patients with the same disease may differ in consciousness, swallowing safety, aspiration risk, gastrointestinal function, severity, and nutrient requirements. Therefore, the route must be selected after an individualized clinical and nutritional assessment rather than from the disease label alone.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Feeding routes.
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