NIS Management Flashcards
Potential outcomes of anorexia and early satiety
Inadequate energy intake, unintentional weight loss, sarcopenia, nutrient insufficiency and deficiency, dehydration, and malnutrition
Anorexia Grade 1
Loss of appetite without alteration in eating habits
Anorexia Grade 2
Oral intake altered without significant wight loss or malnutrition; oral nutritional supplements indicated
Anorexia Grade 3
Associated with significant weight loss or malnutrition; tube feeding or PN indicated
Anorexia Grade 4
Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated
Grade 5
Death
MNT for anorexia
Small, frequent meals (6-8); eat by the clock; maximize intake when appetite is best; use ONS; consume liquids between meals; enhance nutrient density, if tolerated; use easily prepared foods; keep convenience foods on hand; engage in light physical activity
Pharmacotherapy for anorexia
Antihistamines (Periactin) in children Corticosteroids (Dexamethasone) Progestational agents (Provera, Megace) Prokinetic agents (Reglan) Cannabinoids (Marinol, Syndros, Casamet) Antidepressants (Remeron)
Potential outcomes of dysgeusia
Decreased intake
Nutrient insufficiency and deficiency
Unintentional weight loss
Dysgeusia Grade 1
Altered taste, no change in diet
Dysgeusia Grade 2
Altered taste with change in diet; noxious or unpleasant taste; loss of taste
Constipation pharmacotherapy
Insoluble food fiber Medicinal fibers Stool softener Lubricants Osmotic laxatives Stimulant laxative agents Opioid antagonist Herbals
Insoluble food fiber
Bran, flaxseed, wheat germ, inulin
Medicinal fibers
Psyllium (Metamucil) Wheat dextrin (Benefiber) Carboxymethylcellulose (Trulance) Methylcellulose (Citrucel) Polycarbophil (FiberCon)
Stool softener
Ducosate (Colace, Surfak)
Lubricants
Mineral oil