Nutrition

Question 1

Assessing: Dehydration

Answer 1

Check skin turgor, delayed cap refill, dry lips/and mucus membranes.

Question 2

Labs for dehydration

Answer 2

CBC/BMP, BUN, Creatine, Urine Specific Gravity, Electrolytes

Question 3

Interventions: dehydration

Answer 3

Increase fluid intake (Ask do you prefer ice water?-make them want to drink) Monitor I&O and educate patient.

Question 4

Assess: Hypotension

Answer 4

Vitals, check for inadequate perfusion(altered LOC, cool/pale skin, decreased urine output) Observe for dizziness, syncope, orthostatic hypotension.

Question 5

Interventions: Hypotension

Answer 5

Elevate legs, administer fluids/electrolytes, monitor vitals

Question 6

Where is calcium stored in the body?

Answer 6

Bones

Question 7

Foods that may increase calcium.

Answer 7

Broccoli, kale, dairy products, fortified grains.

Question 8

Cluster of symptoms for cardiovascular disease

Answer 8

OBESITY (BMI), age/gender, sedentary lifestyle, high cholesterol, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, family history, hypertension, smoking, fatigue/SOB/chest pain/palpations/edema

Question 9

BMI Classification: Underweight

Answer 9

<18.5 -risk for malnutrition

Question 10

BMI Classifications: Healthy Weight

Answer 10

18.5-24.9

Question 11

BMI Classifications: Overweight

Answer 11

25-29.9

Question 12

BMI Classifications: Obesity

Answer 12

> or =to 30

Question 13

Expected findings for malnutrition

Answer 13

Low serum albumin/pre-albumin levels (protein depletion). Low serum creatine level (reduced muscle mass). Low transferrin (anemia). Low BUN level (low-protein).

Question 14

With malnutrition it’s important to..

Answer 14

Involve the patient and order ensure or something the patient will like to eat.

Question 15

Additional findings with malnutrition..

Answer 15

Hair loss, dry skin, underweight, lack of SQ fat, prominent bones, decrease appetite