Deck 2 Flashcards
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
A chronic, progressive, fatal disease of the central nervous system caused by a prion. typically results in death within 1 year
elderly can become confused within how many hours of admission
24 hours
older adult with dementia. nursing problem
difficulty toileting, self-feeding, wandering, poor self-judgement, sleep difficulties, and communication
treatment for alzheimers
donepezil (Aricept)
take dementia client to the bathroom
Every 2 hrs
what is depleted in anorexia
Vitamins B9 & A
foods to offer client with constipation
bananas, prunes, carrots, or oatmeal
nutrition for client with dysphagia
having the person sit upright whenever food or fluid is being consumed; allowing sufficient time for eating; ensuring there is no residual food in the mouth before feeding additional food; placing small portions in the mouth; discouraging the person from talking while eating; keeping a suction machine readily available; and monitoring intake, output, and weight. Often, thickened liquids or mechanically altered foods
Jewish faith nutrition
Kosher diet
dysphagia client referral
speech pathologist
Muslim faith nutrition
eats chicken no pork
difficulty swallowing due to difficulty movingfood from the mouth to the esophagus
transfer dysphagia
difficulty swallowing down the esophagus
transport dysphagia
difficulty swallowing from the esophagus into the stomach
delivery dysphagia
Osteoporosis
A condition in which the body’s bones become weak and break easily.
