The graduate nurse in orientation notices that a dietician evaluates each postoperative client's chart. They know that this is done primarily to: Standard Text: Select all that apply

Question

1. Meet a regulatory agency requirement.
2. Determine nutritional needs.
3. Check for any cultural dietary considerations.
4. Check to see if there are any potential food-drug interactions.
5. Assess for overnutrition.

Answer 1

2,3,4
Rationale 1: Meet a regulatory agency requirement. Although the collection of dietary information may be needed to meet the requirements of a regulatory agency, it is not the priority action in this situation.
Rationale 2: Determine nutritional needs. The assessment of a client's nutritional health requires a collaborative approach by multidisciplines. Postoperative clients may have different nutritional needs to promote healing.
Rationale 3: Check for any cultural dietary considerations. The nutritional selections suggested need to incorporate a client's religious or cultural considerations, or the plan will not be a feasible one for the client.
Rationale 4: Check to see if there are any potential food-drug interactions. As medications may change postoperatively, assessing for potential interactions with foods may prevent a problem in the future.
Rationale 5: Assess for overnutrition. Concerns regarding overnutrition are not the most important for the client who has recently had surgery.