Unit 5

Question 1

What are risk factors for malabsorption

Answer 1

Fam hx
Traveling
Celiac and Crohn’s disease
Surgical procedures
Antibiotics

Question 2

What are cues of malabsorption?

Answer 2

Light-colored, foul smelling stools
Dry hair and skin
Edema and bloating
Diarrhea
Weight loss and anemia

Question 3

What are interventions for Chronic Diarrhea

Answer 3

Barrier cream
Reposistion
Peri care

Question 3

What is the values for obesity, morbid obesity, and overweight

Answer 3

Overweight: 25-29
Obesity: 30-39
Morbid obesity: >40

Question 4

What should a nurse obtain/do before surgery?

Answer 4

Consent and vital signs
Patient teach about post-op care

Question 4

What are complications of obesity?

Answer 4

Heart attack/stroke
Wheezing
Insomnia
Slow wound healing
Depression/social anxiety

Question 5

What is a cardiac diet?

Answer 5

Low salt and fat

Question 5

What is a renal diet?

Answer 5

Restrict Na+ and K+ and protein and phosphorus (healthy, high protein foods)

Question 6

What is a diabetic diet?

Answer 6

increase healthy carbohydrates, fiber-rich foods, fish, and “good” fats