In measuring the effectiveness of nutritional interventions, the nurse should
a. Expect results to occur rapidly.
b. Not be concerned with physical measures such as weight.
c. Expect to maintain a course of action re-gardless of changes in condition.
d. Evaluate outcomes according to the pa-tient's expectations and goals.
ANS: D
The nurse should measure the effectiveness of nutritional interventions by evaluating the pa-tient's expected outcomes and goals of care. Nutrition therapy does not always produce rapid results. Ongoing comparisons need to be made with baseline measures of weight, serum albumin or prealbumin, and protein and kilocalorie intake. Changes in condition may indicate a need to change the nutritional plan of care.
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