Week 9 Adverse Childhood Experiences Flashcards
What is ACEs?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
- ACEs is defined as any types of abuse, neglect, and/or traumatic experience that occurred before the age of 18 years old
- A child raised in an environment that lacks sense of safety, stability, and bonding is also considered ACEs
- ACEs is a generational, family, and community centered public health issue
- It is common among all populations; however, some populations are more vulnerable
Why are ACEs relevant
- Covid-19 will have an impact on ACEs scores
- ACEs will affect the planning, management, and compliance of client care interventions
- all adult patients were once children and the events of their childhoods may manifest in adulthood
- no matter what nursing specialty you choose, ACEs may have an influence on client outcomes
What are the different specialties that ACEs can prevent itself in
- adult med surg: chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, cancer
- L&D: high risk pregnancies leading to prematurity, birth complications or post partum depression
- ED: high risk behaviors leading to injuries or a dependency to utilize EDs to meet basic care needs or addiction crisis
- ICU: chronic life threatening effects of ACEs
- Mental health: depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, suicide, etc.
What do you consider when creating a plan of care for you client based on the social ecological model
- the client as an individual: age, education, income, social history and background
- relationship: the people closely involved with the client influences his/her behavior, life experiences, and choices
- Community: the quality, safety, and accessibility within a neighborhood
- Societal parameters: determinants of health are influenced by health, economic, economic, educations, and social policies
IN RED What is the relationship between ACEs and nutrition
- food insecurity
- access to fresh foods
- family food options, preparation, and eating habits
- finances for food
Explain the sources of nutrition information
- Dietary reference intakes: encompass types of nutrient reference values fo males and females in different age groups including:
- recommended dietary allowance (RDA): the average daily dietary intake of a nutrient that is sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of approximately 98% of healthy people - USDA dietary guidelines:
- intended as a primary source of health information for nutrition educators, policy makers, and health care providers
- based on scientific evidence
- provide info about choosing a nutritious diet, maintaining a healthy weight, achieving adequate exercise, and food safety
- updated every 5 years
What are the definitions for macronutrients and micronutrients
Macro: supply the body with energy (kilocalories); the body needs large amounts
Micro: help manufacture, repair, and maintain cells; the body needs small amounts (vitamins and minerals)
Explain the 3 classes of nutrients that provide the body with energy
Carbohydrates:
- primary energy source for muscle and organ function
Proteins;
- complex molecules made up of amino acids
- essential amino acids must be supplied in the daily diet because they cannot be manufactured by the human body
- nonessential amino acids can be synthesized in the body, so they do not need to be obtained from dietary sources
Lipids:
- fats are solid at room temp; oils are liquid at room temp
- you will hear the terms lipids and fats used interchangeably
- fat is an essential nutrient, but certain types, when consumed in excess, can also be a health hazard
Explain why the micronutrient vitamins are essential
- because the body cannot make vitamins, they must be supplied by the foods we eat
- vitamins are critical in building and maintaining body tissues, supporting our immune system so we can fight disease, and ensuring healthy vision
- they also help our bodies to break down and use the energy found in carbs, proteins, and lipids
- vitamins are especially critical during periods of rapid growth, pregnancy, lactation, and healing
- some evidence supports the claim that certain vitamins prevent chronic illness
- vitamins are either far soluble (stay in the body longer) or water soluble (need to be replaced more frequently)
What are the major minerals
- Calcium; in the US, calcium deficiency is one of the most common mineral deficiencies because the recommended daily intake is difficult to achieve by diet alone
- magnesium
- phosphorus
- potassium
- sodium
What are the important trace minerals
- copper
- fluoride
- iodine
- iron
- zinc
Explain the important facts about water as a nutrient
- make up large percentage of body weight
- transports substances: circulating as a component of blood, water serves as a medium for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and metabolic wastes
- water “fills in the spaces” in body tissues (muscle)
- maintains body temperature: when body temp rises, evaporation of sweat helps cool the body
Explain how developmental stage is a factor that affects nutrition
- from infants to elders: At specific developmental stages, nutritional needs and eating patterns vary according to physiological growth, activity level, metabolic processes, disease prevention, and other factors
- includes lactating women
- nutritional requirements increase dramatically during pregnancy as the mother provides for the nutritional needs of the fetus
- folic acid intake is critical in the first trimester of pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects; a daily supplement of 0.6 to 0.8 mg is recommended during pregnancy
- adequate protein and calcium are important for growing muscle, brain, and bone tissues
- iron is essential to maintain maternal and fetal blood supplies and stores
Explain the lifestyle factors that affect nutrition
- Dietary patterns; the type of food consumed is as important as the amount of food to a person’s overall health
- work environment: physically demanding work can cause fatigue and affect the quantity and quality of food consumed; when time pressure makes it difficult to prepare and eat healthy food during a short lunch break, some workers may rely on convenience foods to save time
- Cooking methods: up to half of the water soluble vitamin content (vit B and C) is lost in the cooking water of boiled veggies; keeping foods hot longer than 2 hours results in even further loss
- Oral contraceptive use: this method of family planning lowers the serum level of vit C and several B vitamins; women with marginal nutrient intake may need supplements
- Food to relieve stress: food is commonly used to cope with stress, depression loneliness, or boredom; skipping meals, binge eating, or consuming too much of a single food can result in poor nutrition, obesity and low self esteem
- Tobacco use: use vitamin C, an antioxidant fast than nonsmokers.
What are the other diets modified for diease mentioned in the slides
- calorie-restricted: for clients requiring weight reduction
- protein controlled diet: to manage liver and kidney disease
- ketogenic diet: to treat difficult to control epilepsy, effective for weight loss, insulin control and may have role intreating cancer and neurologic disorders
- antigen avoidance diets: for client allergic to or intolerance of certain foods, such as gluten free diet for clients with celiac disease
- Calorie protein push: used when there is need to heal wounds, maintain or increase weight, or promote growth
When screening for nutritional problems, what can be included in a dietary history
- 24 hour food recall
- food frequency questionnaire
- food record is the most accurate food diary
What is included in a complete physical exam when identifying nutritional imbalances
- general survey
- alterations in vital signs
- poor skin turgor, wound healing
- concave/flat abdomen versus ascites
- change in muscle mass - if you don’t eat right your body has trouble putting on and maintaining muscle mass
What are the lab results helpful in identifying nutritional imbalances
- blood glucose: indicates amount of fuel available for cellular energy
- hypoglycemia: <50 mg/dL; sx range from weakness to coma
- hyperglyemia: >109 mg/dL fasting or >127 mg/dL at random; may be a sign of DM
- serum albumin (prealbumin = most accurately reflects a patient’s nutritional status)
- creatinine: indicator of renal function
- hemoglobin: low hemoglobin may indicate inadequate iron intake or chronic blood loss
What are the BMIs for overweight, class 1, 2, and 3 obesity
Overweight: 25.0 - 29.9
Class I: 30.0 - 34.9
Class II: 35.0 - 39.9
Class III: 40.0 or higher
Explain underweight/undernutrition when discussing alterations in nutrition
- the causes of underweight status may be psychological, social economic, or physiological (e.g. hospitalization, self care deficits, illness, eating disorders)
- a person can also be malnourished with regard to specific nutrients without being underweight
- insufficient intake of protein, fat, vitamins, minerals
- consuming fewer calories than needed according to activity, gender, heigh and weight
What are examples of etiologies for undernutrition
- difficulty chewing/swallowing
- alcoholism
- metabolic disorders: chronic diseases (DM, GI disorders) can alter nutrition intake
What are the various subsidized programs are available to assist qualified people
- supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP)
- commodity supplemental food program
- Women, infants, and children (WIC)
- national school lunch and breakfast programs
Explain the SNAP and WIC programs
SNAP:
- for low income households, this program issues coupons that can be used to buy food to cover the household’s needs
WIC:
- This federal program aims to safeguard the health of low income women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and to infants and children younger than age 5 who are at nutritional risk; WIC provides nutritious food to supplemental diets, offers information on healthy eating, provides support for breastfeeding, and makes referrals to health care as needed
What are the alternative feeding methods you can use if a client cannot meet his/her nutritional needs
through the intestinal tract or IV as parenteral nutrition