Why is measuring actual intake necessary after consistency change?
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Correct answer: It assesses nutritional adequacy and adherence to the modified diet
After consistency is changed, the patient may leave food because of poor acceptance, fatigue, chewing difficulty, or unsafe swallowing. Measuring what was actually eaten shows whether energy, protein, fluid, and other nutrients are adequate and whether the prescribed texture is workable. The prescribed amount alone cannot prove intake, so A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It assesses nutritional adequacy and adherence to the modified diet
Why is this the correct answer?
After consistency is changed, the patient may leave food because of poor acceptance, fatigue, chewing difficulty, or unsafe swallowing. Measuring what was actually eaten shows whether energy, protein, fluid, and other nutrients are adequate and whether the prescribed texture is workable. The prescribed amount alone cannot prove intake, so A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Changes in consistency.
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