Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Practice Exam

How often must the care plan be updated?

1. Annually

2. Monthly

3. Quarterly and whenever the client's condition changes

4. Biennially

The correct answer is: Quarterly and whenever the client's condition changes

The care plan must be updated quarterly and whenever the client's condition changes. This is because the care plan is a dynamic document that needs to reflect any changes in the client's needs or condition. Updating the care plan annually (A) or biennially (D) would not adequately address any changes that may occur throughout the year. Updating the care plan monthly (B) may be too frequent and unnecessary unless the client's condition changes frequently. Therefore, the best option is to update the care plan quarterly and as needed when the client's condition changes.