Factors influencing food choices and special dietary orders quiz
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What is the main reason why a healthcare team may decide to take an older person off a therapeutic diet?

  • The therapeutic diet is too time-consuming for the caregiver to prepare
  • The therapeutic diet is too expensive to maintain
  • The therapeutic diet is no longer medically necessary for the older person
  • The therapeutic diet is negatively affecting the person's desire to eat and ability to enjoy their food (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a type of therapeutic diet mentioned in the text?

  • Puree diet
  • Liquid diet (correct)
  • Soft diet
  • Mechanical diet

    • According to the passage, what is the main risk associated with an older person not following a therapeutic diet?

  • Increased risk of choking on food
  • Increased risk of hospitalization
  • Increased risk of malnutrition and weight loss (correct)
  • Increased risk of developing new medical conditions

    • What is the main purpose of a therapeutic diet?

    <p>To meet the person's nutritional requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of therapeutic diet is MOST likely to be ordered for an older person who is having difficulty chewing and swallowing?

    <p>Pureed diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a caregiver do if an older person in their care is on a therapeutic diet but does not seem to be taking in adequate amounts of food or enjoying their meals?

    <p>Make the nurse aware of the person's lack of appetite and enjoyment of the meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered when determining an older person's therapeutic diet?

    <p>The person's risk of developing new medical conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a soft diet and a mechanical diet?

    <p>A soft diet includes foods that are mashed or pureed, while a mechanical diet includes foods that are chopped or ground up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the healthcare team to consider a person's quality of life when determining their therapeutic diet?

    <p>To ensure the person is able to enjoy their food and maintain a desire to eat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the BEST description of a pureed diet?

    <p>A diet that includes foods that are mashed or blended to a smooth consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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