Nutrition Flashcards
What are environmental factors that can influence nutrition?
what is readily available
lifestyle
work schedules
cost
lack of exercise opportunities
What are developmental needs (ages) that can influence nutrition?
infants, toddlers, school age
adolescence
young and middle adults
older adults
What are things to consider for an older adult’s nutrition?
they have a slow metabolic rate
changes in oral health
age related GI changes
chronic illness
ADLs
adverse effects of medication
cognitive impairment
What are cultural aspects of nutrition?
eating habits
harmony of hot/cold, wet/dry
some ethnicities are at greater risk for nutrition/GI related issues
Nursing Prossess- Assessment
early recognition, malnourishment, and complications
Nursing Process- Screening
dietitian, gastroenterologist
Nursing Process- Diet and Health History
intake and preferences, symptoms, allergies, and medications
Nursing Process- Physical S/S
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Botulism
home canning, honey, ham,, sausage, shellfish
mild discomfort to death, N/V, paralysis
E. Coli
undercooked meat
cramps, N/V, renal failture
Listeria
soft cheese, hot dogs, lunch meat, unpasteurized milk, seafood
diarrhea, fever, meningitis, endocarditis
Clostridium enteritis
meat
mild diarrhea, vomitting
Salmonella
milk, custard, egg, shellfish, chicken
diarrhea, vomitting
Shigella
milk, seafood, salads
cramps, diarrhea to fatal dysentery
Staph
custard, cream, ice cream, ham
cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, fever