MT is a 60-year-old female admitted into a hospital with a Crohn's disease exacerbation. After performing a detailed nutrition assessment, you determine that MT has lost more than 10% of her body weight and is experiencing malabsorption.
The dietitian determines that MT consumes 40 g of protein per day, but she needs 65 g per day. Which of the following modified diets is recommended to boost both kilocalorie and protein intakes?
-The nutritionist wants to build a relationship with MT during the nutrition counseling sessions. Which best describes the beginning of an open-ended question?
A) "Is . . .?"
B) "Did . . .?"
C) "Are . . .?"
D) "Do . . .?"
E) "How . . .?"

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Open-ended questions typically start with words such as "what," "how," or "why," which encourage the patient to share more information and express their thoughts and feelings. In this case, beginning a question with "How" would allow the nutritionist to explore MT's thoughts and feelings regarding her nutrition status and provide a more comprehensive assessment.

MT Is a 60-Year-Old Female Admitted into a Hospital with a Crohn's