Nutrition Considerations And Support Flashcards
1
Q
 what albumin level is indicated of a protein malnutrition
A
Albumin levels less than 3.5
2
Q
Complications of albumin levels being less than 2.7
A
Edema
Increased risk of drug toxicity
3
Q
Magnesium levels
A
 1.7 to 2.2
4
Q
HGB
A
Women <12
Men < 13.5
5
Q
What lab is the earliest indicator of protein malnutrition
A
Prealbumin
6
Q
Complications of Enteral nutritional support
A
Aspiration Diarrhea Emesis GI Bleeding Mech obstruction Hypernatremia Dehydration Refeeding syndrome
7
Q
Refeeding syndrome electrolyte imbalances
A
*hypophosphatemia Hypokalemia Hypomagnesemia Hypocalcemia Thiamine deficiency
8
Q
Complications of parental nutritional support
A
May occur in up to 50% of patients
PTX HTX Arterial laceration Air Emboli Catheter Thrombosis Catheter sepsis Hyperglycemia HHNK
9
Q
If your patient is on tube feeding and has diarrhea what are some strategies?
A
Solution too strong/concentrated
If on bolus - switch to continuous feedings
If already on continuous feeds- slow the rate
