DIAGNOSIS

Question 1

Nutritional problem that the dietitian is responsible for treating

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Nutrition Diagnosis

Question 2

Names and describes the problem

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Nutrition Diagnosis

Question 3

Problem may already exist, or may be at risk of occurring

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Nutrition Diagnosis

Question 4

Not a medical diagnosis

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Nutrition Diagnosis

Question 5

Defined as “actual problems related to intake of energy, nutrients, fluids, bioactive substances through oral diet or nutrition support (enteral or parenteral nutrition)

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Intake

Question 6

Class: Calorie energy balance

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Intake

Question 7

Class: Oral or nutrition support intake

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Intake

Question 8

Class: Fluid intake balance

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Intake

Question 9

Class: Bioactive substances balance

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Intake

Question 10

Class: Nutrient balance

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Intake

Question 11

Defined as “nutritional findings/problems identified that relate to medical or physical conditions

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Clinical

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Class: functional balance (change in physical or mechanical functioning with nutritional consequences)

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Clinical

Question 13

Class: Biochemical balance: change in capacity to metabolize nutrients as a result of medications, surgery, or as indicated by altered lab values

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Clinical

Question 14

Class: weight balance: chronic weight or changed weight status when compared with usual or desired body weight

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Clinical

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Defined as “nutritional findings/problems identified that relate to knowledge, attitudes/beliefs, physical encironment, or access to food and food safety

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Behavioral-Environmental

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Class: knowledge and beliefs

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Behavioral-Environmental

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Class: physical activity, balance and function

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Behavioral-Environmental

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Class: food safety and access

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Nutrition Dx Domains: Behavioral-Environmental

Question 19

Nutrition Diagnosis Components (3)

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Problem
Etiology
Signs/Symptoms

Question 20

DiagnosticLabel

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Problem

Question 21

Cause/contributing risk factors

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Etiology

Question 22

Signs/Symptoms

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Defining characteristics

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objective data = observable, measurable changes

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Signs

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Symptoms

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subjective data = changes pt feels and expresses

Question 25

Describes alterations in pt’s nutritional status

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Problem

Question 26

Diagnostic labels

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Problem

Question 27

(Cause/ContributingFactors)

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Problem

Question 28

Related factors that contribute to problem

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Problem

Question 29

Identifies cause of the problem

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Problem

Question 30

Helps determine whether nutrition intervention will improve problem

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Problem

Question 31

Linked to problem by words “related to” (RT)

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Problem

Question 32

Etiology is linked to problem by words

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“related to” (RT)

Question 33

Defining characteristics

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Signs/Symptoms

Question 34

Evidence that problem exists

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Signs/Symptoms

Question 35

Linked to etiology by words “as evidenced by”

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Signs/Symptoms

Question 36

Signs/Symptoms is linked to etiology by words

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“as evidenced by” (AEB)