Violation
A 75 year old male patient whose wife died 10 months ago presents for his recall appointment. Looking wasted and fatigued, he confirms he has lost about 6kg in the last 8 months but is otherwise in good health. The most appropriate management for this patient is to
refer him back to his physician requesting a more thorough assessment.
provide him with a copy of Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
refer him to a qualified dietician/nutritionist and follow up after his appointment.
recommend that he drink 3 cans of a nutritional supplement each day.