Nutrition & Enteral Nutrition Flashcards
3 Main Functions of Gastrointestinal System
Transportation, Digestion, & Absorption
Importance of Good Nutrition
Help you reach & maintain a healthy weight
Reduce risk of chronic diseases
Such as heart disease (HTN), diabetes & cancer
Promotes overall health
Importance of Nutrition
Early recognition of someone who is malnourished is KEY!
Patients who are malnourished upon admission are a greater risk of complications
- Dysrhythmias
- Skin breakdown
- Sepsis
- Hemorrhage
- Increase length of stay
- Delayed surgical healing
Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan.
Focus on variety, nutrient density, & amount.
Limit calories from added sugars & saturated fats & reduce sodium intake.
Shift to healthier food & beverage choices
Shift to healthier food & beverage choices
Support healthy eating patterns for all
Support healthy eating patterns for all
Factors Influencing Nutrition
Nursing Considerations: Older Adults
Cultural Considerations
Apply the nursing process & use critical thinking to provide an individualized plan of care
Assessment of Nutritional Status
Assessment: Screening
Assessment: Anthropometry
Assessment: Laboratory & Biochemical Tests
Nutrition Labs: Protein, Albumin, & Prealbumin
Nutrition Labs: Hemoglobin
Assessment: Nutrition History
Assessment: Physical Examination Healthy Nutrition versus Malnutrition
Assessment: Physical ExaminationHealthy Nutrition vs Malnutrition
Nutrition Nursing Problems
Planning