Week 6 - Nutrition & Hydration need Flashcards
What is Nutrition
- The intake of food in relation to the bodies dietary needs
What is a good nutrition?
- An acquit well balanced diet combed with regular physical activity.
What is poor nutrition
- Can lead to reduced immunity, increased risk to disease, impaired physical and mental development
What are the essential nutrients
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Water
- Minerals
- Vitamins
Nutrients Purpose
- Forming body structures ( blood and bone)
- Providing energy
- Helping regulate the body’s biochemical reactions
Measure and analyse body weight, body mass index and waist circumference
Outline the steps in a basic swallow assessment
State the normal range for blood glucose and differentiate between hypoglycaemia & hyperglycaemia
- Normal range 4-8 mmol/L
- Hypoglycaemia: Low BSL
- Hyperglycaemia: High BSL
What is Dysphagia
Dysphagia Signs
Dysphagia Symptoms
What is Aspiration Pneumonia
Aspiration Pneumonia Signs
Aspiration pneumonia Symptoms
Nursing interventions aimed at promoting optimal nutrition
Nursing interventions aimed at promoting hydration
What is Enteral feeding
Discuss best practice techniques for enteral feeding
Identify factors that influence faecal elimination
Identify factors that influence urinary elimination
Distinguish normal and abnormal characteristics and constituents of urine
Distinguish normal and abnormal characteristics and constituents of faeces
