Question 1: Nutrition assessment includes taking anthropometric measurements and collecting information about a client's medical history, clinical and biochemical characteristics, dietary practices, current treatment, and food security situation. Select one of these and explain in more detail what this component entails.
Question 2: What is the calculation for BMI? And what is an ideal BMI for a 160-pound, 5 ft 6-inch female?
Question 3: Tell me more about how carbohydrates play an important role in the management of Diabetes?
Question 4: What are examples of questions you would ask when conducting the diet history?
Question 5: What are examples of things gathered during the objective assessment that may raise red flags for the nurse?
Question 6: If a patient is found to be at risk after the completion of a nutritional assessment, how will the nurse work with the Dietitian to best meet the needs of the patient?
Question 7: What are some factors that may need to be considered and included in a nutritional assessment tool?