Oral Nutrition Take Aways Flashcards
What does the quality of nutritional intake affect
Recovery from illness, surgery, & injury
Nurse’s role in nutrition
Provide nutritional screening, collab with dietitians to support patient needs
When must a nutritional screening be completed?
Within 24 hrs. of patient admission to a hospital
Within 14 days of admission to a long term care agency
Within an agency defined period of time in ambulatory/home care
MyPlate Guidelines
Balanced plate includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein, & dairy
Patient’s with food insecurities
Find resources for delivery of food
Free food
Strategies to increase oral intake of older adults
Incorporating meals during social activities
Home delivered meals & snacks
Lifting dietary restrictions
Making eating more accessible (clock method)
Patients at risk for dysphagia
Dysphagia increases risk for aspiration pneumonia
Patients w neurological disorders
Patients w head/neck cancer or injury
Elderly patients
Post OP patients
How to minimize complications of dysphagia
Swallowing assessment
Modify diet textures
Use swallowing techniques (chin tuck, head rotation)
Monitor for signs of aspiration (coughing, wet voice, drooling)
What is a nutritional risk screening
Quick tool to assess patient risk of malnutrition
Identifies, weight loss, poor intake, BMI, & conditions affecting nutrition
Helps determine if a detailed nutrition assessment is needed & prevents complications
Helping adults with feeding
Requires time, patience, & knowledge of limitations & nutritional needs
Assess for limitations
Encourage independence
Respect food preference
Ensure a calm distraction free environment
What is aspiration pneumonia
Lung infection caused by inhalation of foods, saliva, or vomit into lungs instead of esophagus
Prevention of aspiration pneumonia
Texture modification diets
Tucking chin to close airway
Turn head to weaker side to protect airway
Proper 90 degree positioning during/after meals
Supervised feedings
