Digestion & Nutrition - Assessment & Interventions

Question 1

Physical assessment for nutrition and digestion?

Answer 1

• height, weight, BMI
• unintentional weight loss
• weight gain
• dehydration indicators

Question 2

Normal BMI?

Answer 2

18.5 - 24.9

Question 3

Dehydration indicators?

Answer 3

Weakness, delirium, dry mucous membranes, dark concentrated urine

Question 4

Unintentional weight loss percentage?

Answer 4

Weight loss more than 5% of body weight in one month

Or

Weight loss more than 10% of body weight in six months

Question 5

Dehydration indicators from lab information?

Answer 5

• elevated sodium
• decreased hemoglobin
• elevated creatinine
• osmolality

Question 6

Malnutrition indicators from lab info?

Answer 6

• low prealbumin
• low ferritin
• low cholesterol

Question 7

What are some interventions for malnutrition?

Answer 7

• nutrient dense food (add calories without increasing food volume)
• obtain nutrients from food rather than supplements
• avoid empty calories

Question 8

Ways to add nutrient dense foods?

Answer 8

• replace sodium and sugar with herbs and spices
• add protein products
• add fat
• add fibres

Question 9

Other interventions for malnutrition?

Answer 9

• easy access to food
• nutritional info and education
• mealtimes with others
• mealtime assistance in case of eating dependency
• pleasant eating environment in institutions