Chapter 27: MNT In The Palliative Setting

Question 1

To recieve hospice care, patients must have a life expectancy of ____ months or less.

Answer 1

6

Question 2

T/F: Palliative care can be offered at any stage between diagnosis and end of life care.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the role of the RD in Palliative care?

Answer 3

To provide MNT interventions to improve symptom management; educate patients, family, and medical team on evidence-based nutrition interventions and assist with the decision-making regarding the use of artifical nitrition and hydration.

Question 4

What are some common symptoms seen in patients in the palliative care setting?

Answer 4

Loss of appetite, weight loss, early satiety, xerostomia, anxiety, nervousness, and confusion

Question 5

What screening tool should be used for patients in the Palliative care setting?

Answer 5

PG-SGA, MUST (Malnutrition universal screening tool), MNA (Mini-Nutrition Assessment)

Question 6

T/F: BMI has limited usefulness as an indicator of nutritional status in advanced cancer patients?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is ANH

Answer 7

Artificial Nutrition and Hydration

Question 8

T/F: For patients undergoing chomo or radiation in the Palliative care setting, addressing hydration needs is crucial.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What are some NIS that can increase risk for dehydration?

Answer 9

Nausea/vomiting, dysguesia, diarrhea , dysphagia and presence of an ostomy.