BT is a 70 yo M admitted to the ER with dull abdominal pain and no passage of stools for 5 days. He reported that he is usually constipated but "now it had gotten really bad with a sensation of fullness over my stomach.". He had previously been admitted to the hospital twice in 1 year with intestinal obstruction. A colonoscopy revealed diverticulitis of the transverse colon. Ht: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Wt: 179# IBW: 172# With the diet in question #___, what is also important for the registered dietitian to recommend to patients?
a. vitamins and minerals
b. additional fluids
c. short chain fatty acids
d. low oxalate
b
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a. the cost of administering congregate meals is lower. b. there are more social benefits to congregate meals. c. nutritional benefits are greater with congregate meals. d. more meals per week are served with congregate meals.
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What will be an ideal response?