RN Nutrition assessment 2.0

assessing a client who is experiencing digestive issues

- Nausea _abdominal pain - Diarrhea -Reports of bloating

BMI 25.5

Client is overweight

Preparing to measure a nasogastric tube for insertion, xyphoid process,

Measure from the tip of the nose to the earlobe

Prescribed a heart healthy diet

- you should limit saturated fats in your diet -eat foods with whole grains in your diet -It's important to eat larger portions of fruit - limiting high calorie food intake will intake will promote

Low glycemic index diet, "I don't understand what this means"

-The glycemic index of food -You should eat food such as whole grains -Try to limit or avoid potatoes -food with high glycemic index

daily constipation SATA

-increasing daily fiber intake -Eating more whole grains

72 g of carbohydrates and 9g of fiber

63

I feel like I don't have to eat a varied diet when I take my multivitamin

A multivitamin should not be used in place of a nutritious diet

I only eat a diet high in your protein and carbohydrates

A nutritious diet should include carbohydrates protein fiber and healthy fats

feeding a client who is at risk for aspiration

Cut the client's food into small bites

I have been getting a lot of cavities lately

Drinking sugary beverages can make you prone to cavities

receiving feedings via PEG implement in order to help prevent the client from aspirating

Keep the client's head elevated to at least 30 for a minimum of 1 hour after a feeding

macronutrients with a client

Macronutrients include vitamins and minerals which your body needs a large amount of

nondiabetic client, fasting blood glucose check 67 mg/dL

Provide the client with a 15 carbohydrate snack

Assessing a client hair and notes that it is brittle

The client has insufficient protein in their diet

A nurse is caring for a client who routinely eats a regular diet and is scheduled to have surgery with sedation in the morning.

The client is at risk for aspiration due to the upcoming surgery

new prescription for parenteral nutrition I am scared that I will be on this therapy for the rest of my life

This type of nutrition can be lifelong but it can be also temporary depending on how your nutritional needs change

High phosphorus level

You should eat white bread

New prescription for a clear liquid diet How long will I have to be on this type of diet

You should not be on this diet for more than a few days

Renal disease and must limit potassium intake

bananas dried beans spinach tomatoes