Question

Arrange the steps of nutritional care during illness in correct sequence:
(A) Assessing nutritional status,
(B) Diagnosis of nutritional problems,
(C) Planning and prioritising nutrition intervention(s) to meet nutritional needs,
(D) Monitoring and evaluating nutritional care outcomes and making changes, if necessary

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D)
• B. (B), (C), (A), (D)
• C. (D), (B), (C), (A)
• D. (A), (D), (C), (B)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The steps of nutritional care during illness should be followed in this order:

• (A) Assessing nutritional status: This is the first step, where the individual's current nutritional status is evaluated.
• (B) Diagnosis of nutritional problems: After assessing nutritional status, identifying any nutritional problems or deficiencies is the next step.
• (C) Planning and prioritizing nutrition intervention(s) to meet nutritional needs: Once the nutritional problems are diagnosed, specific interventions are planned to address these issues.
• (D) Monitoring and evaluating nutritional care outcomes and making changes if necessary: Finally, the outcomes of the nutrition interventions are monitored, and adjustments are made if required.

Thus, the correct sequence is (A), (B), (C), (D).

Answer 2

The correct sequence in providing nutritional care during illness is: (A) Assessing nutritional status to understand the patient’s current state.
(B) Diagnosing nutritional problems based on the assessment.
(C) Planning and prioritising nutritional interventions to address the diagnosed needs.
(D) Monitoring and evaluating outcomes, making changes if necessary to optimize care.