Wk 6 - Integument/Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
N/V
A
nausea and vomiting
2
Q
PI
A
pressure injury
3
Q
IAD
A
incontinence associated dermatitis
4
Q
NPO
A
nothing per mouth AKA nothing per mouth
- patient is not allowed to eat or cannot eat
5
Q
Why do we care about integument/nutrition
A
- focused assessments
- identify actual/potential risks
- prevent complications
- implement interventions
- evaluate effectiveness
6
Q
What is our role
A
using our critical thinking to apply evidence based nursing knowledge and skills to prevent illness and potential complications
7
Q
Canadas food guide
A
1/2 vegetables/fruits
1/4 proteins
1/4 grains
Water
8
Q
Recommended habits to improve nutrition:
A
- try not to eat alone
- be mindful of habits
- limit processed food/cook more
- use resources (dieticians)
9
Q
what is an important aspect of food guides that is not always stated?
A
Exercise
9
Q
To encourage wound healing, increase the clients…
A
proteins and calories
10
Q
To encourage weight loss,
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