For a long-term care resident, a restrictive diet could decrease quality of life. When should restrictive diets be used in long-term care facilities?
A) When a resident has decreased intake and weight loss
B) For hospice care
C) When a significant improvement in health can be expected
D) For one week a month
C
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Restrictive diets have the potential to negatively affect quality of life by eliminating personal choice in meals, dulling appetite, and promoting unintentional weight loss. They should only be used when a significant improvement in health can be expected.
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