Deck 3 Flashcards
If terminal patient’s family is doing all ADLs educate them that
allowing the client as much control as possible maintains dignity and self respect
living will
A document that indicates what medical intervention an individual wants if he or she becomes incapable of expressing those wishes.
durable power of attorney
appoints an agent the person trusts to make decisions in the event of subsequent incapacity
postmortem care can involve care of…
the body
the family
other patients
oneself
postmortem care of the body
Prepare the body for discharge.
Place the body in anatomic position
replace dressings, and remove tubes (unless there is an autopsy scheduled).
Place identification tags on the body.
Follow local law if patient died of communicable disease
Postmortem Care of the Family
Listen to family’s expressions of grief, loss, and helplessness.
Offer solace and support by being an attentive listener.
Arrange for family members to view the body.
In the case of sudden death, provide a private place for family to begin grieving.
It is appropriate for the nurse to attend the funeral and make a follow-up visit to the family.
laxative overuse
chronic use of laxatives causes a weakening of the bowel’s expected response to distention from feces resulting in the development of chronic constipation
Macronutrients
Supply energy and build tissue
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Micronutrients
Regulate and control body processes
vitamins and minerals
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)
all of the calories used to perform physical activity, maintain metabolism, and digest, absorb, and metabolize food in 24 hour period
What three nutrients provide calories?
carbs, protein, fat
What waist circumference puts someone at risk for central abdominal obesity?
Men 40 + inches
Women 35 + inches
Complete Proteins
a protein that contains sufficient essential amino acids to support growth
(Ex. Animal Proteins, soy, quinoa)
incomplete proteins
proteins that lack one or more of the essential amino acids
(Ex. Plant Proteins)
Saturated Fats
Raise cholesterol
(Ex: Animal Fats)
Limit to < 10% of daily calories
