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What is the main reason why a healthcare team may decide to take an older person off a therapeutic diet?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main purpose of a therapeutic diet?
What type of therapeutic diet is MOST likely to be ordered for an older person who is having difficulty chewing and swallowing?
What type of therapeutic diet is MOST likely to be ordered for an older person who is having difficulty chewing and swallowing?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered when determining an older person's therapeutic diet?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that should be considered when determining an older person's therapeutic diet?
What is the main difference between a soft diet and a mechanical diet?
What is the main difference between a soft diet and a mechanical diet?
Why is it important for the healthcare team to consider a person's quality of life when determining their therapeutic diet?
Why is it important for the healthcare team to consider a person's quality of life when determining their therapeutic diet?
Which of the following is the BEST description of a pureed diet?
Which of the following is the BEST description of a pureed diet?
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