Describe the application of intellectual standards to determine the suitability of nutrition diagnoses and interventions for a patient with diverticulitis


In treating a client with diverticulitis, intellectual standards should be used so a nutrition diagnosis can be determined and an intervention plan developed. The RD should seek to ensure that the dietary information obtained is adequate, that any confusing statements made by the client are clarified, and that the nutrition diagnosis is plausible and consistent with the assessment data collected.

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A. rigor mortis. B. iron content. C. marbling. D. All of these are correct.

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What are around organs and also under the skin?

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Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving. This amount of the beverage

A. substitutes for 3 eating fresh oranges. B. should be considered a source of empty calories. C. provides a nutrient-dense source of a watery fluid. D. is nutritionally equivalent to 3 cups of orange juice.

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The _______________ is the lowest intake level of a nutrient that supports basic physiological functions

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Nutritional Science