Mr. Packard is a hospice patient. You are assessing his nutrition through direct observation. What should be assessed? Select all that apply.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Direct observation of a hospice patient's nutrition should include assessing the amount of food eaten to understand their intake, difficulty swallowing to identify any dysphagia or other issues that could affect nutrition and hydration, and the ability to feed himself to evaluate independence and need for assistance.

Mr Packard Is a Hospice Patient