Identifying the Interdisciplinary Role in Nutrition Management

As a nurse working in a busy oncology unit, you are part of an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, social workers, pharmacists, and dietitians. One of your patients is scheduled for a chemotherapy treatment tomorrow, and they have specific dietary restrictions due to their condition. To ensure the patient's meal plan aligns with their treatment regimen, you must effectively collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate role of the team member if you were to refer the patient for nutrition management.

The key interdisciplinary team member responsible for addressing the patient’s dietary needs is the __________.