Nutrition and Weight Flashcards
1
Q
Most helpful in addressing adequacy of the patient’s nutrient intake?
A
Complete calorie counts for the next 3 days
2
Q
Which of the following micronutrient supplements increases healing of pressure ulcers in older adults?
A
If supplement is necessary if vitamin deficiency is not present
3
Q
Pt w/ PNA, acute respiratory failure. On D/C pt can tolerate regular diet, no difficulty chewing or swallowing. Most appropriate for optimizing patient’s nutritional status?
A
Provide feeding assistance and monitor nutrient intake with complete calorie counts for the next 3 days.
