Nutrition and Patient Education Flashcards
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On a Nutrition Facts label, which value helps a patient quickly judge if a food is high or low in a nutrient?
Answer: Percent Daily Value
The Percent Daily Value shows how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet.
Which condition typically requires a patient to follow a low-purine diet?
Answer: Gout
Gout is managed partly by limiting purine-rich foods that raise uric acid.
A patient recovering from surgery needs which nutrient most to support tissue repair?
Answer: Protein
Protein is essential for wound healing and tissue repair after surgery.
Which teaching aid is most effective for a patient who learns best visually?
Answer: Diagrams and charts
Visual learners retain information better with diagrams, charts, and pictures.
Which dietary recommendation best supports a patient managing hypertension?
Answer: Follow the DASH diet
The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and low sodium to lower blood pressure.
What is the recommended general daily water intake guideline often taught to patients?
Answer: About eight 8-ounce glasses
The common '8x8' guideline suggests about eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily.
When documenting patient education, what should the RMA always record?
Answer: What was taught and the patient's response
Documentation should include content taught and the patient's understanding or response.