Nutrition Flashcards
nutrition goals for nurses
provide balanced nutrition plan the patient will agree and adhere to
nutritional assessment
wt, ht, BMI, skin folds, full nutrition assesment
weigthts
at consistent times in light clothing, ask about recent gain or loss
plasma protein tests for
protein or iron deficiencies along with hemoglobin, hematocrit, albumin
height
have pt stand up straight using a measuring stick
protein metabolism test is
24 hr urine test (BUN) where elevated levels show excess breakdown of body tissue
immune system integrity tests
determine lymphocyte count
skeletal system integrity
status of bone integrity, osteoperosis indication, vit D/calc deficiencies and bone breakdown
GI function tests use
radiographs to detect peptic ulcer disease, assess absorption and BMR
dietary history includes
usual intake, current intake, restrictions, modifications, allergies, vitamins, activity
alopicia/hair loss can be a deficiency of
zinc or protein
nosebleeds is a deficiency of
vitamin K
eye dryness is a deficiency of
vitamin A
dry scaly skin is a deficiency of
vitamin C
subcutanous fat loss, edema, muscle wasting is a deficiency of
protein
leukopenia is a deficiency of
copper
cardiac dysrhythmias is a defiency of
magnesium
anemia is a deficiency of
B12
nutrition diagnosis
involved identifying nutrition problem
nutrition intervention
food and nutrient delivery, education, counseling
psychosocial assessment includes
economic status, occupation, education, living arrangements, mental status
it is important to focus on nutrition for
pregnant women, infants and elderly as their needs increase
optimal nutrition
a varied diet with balanced amounts of food groups
nutrition reflects
the balance between nutrient requirements and intake