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Malnutrition - Answer literally means bad nutrition - protein/calorie undernutrition malnutrition diagnosis - Answer -inadequate cal intake -loss of muscle mass -localized or generalized fluid accumulation that may mask weight loss -unintentional weight loss -loss of subcutaneous fat...

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2750 Comprehensive Exam 2 Questions
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Malnutrition - Answer literally means bad nutrition - protein/calorie undernutrition



malnutrition diagnosis - Answer -inadequate cal intake

-loss of muscle mass

-localized or generalized fluid accumulation that may mask weight loss

-unintentional weight loss

-loss of subcutaneous fat

-diminished hand grip strength



etiology based malnutrition definition - Answer starvation

chronic disease

acute disease



nutrition screening - Answer quick look at a few variables to judge clients risk for nutrition problems



whats the primary focus of nutrition therapy - Answer adequate calorie and protein intake - cal: 25-30
cal/kg/day



types of oral diets - Answer regular, modified consistency, therapeutic



clear liquid or full liquid

pureed

mechanically altered

soft

,clear liquid diet - Answer clear and liquid at room temp: mostly water and carbs; minimal digestion,
nutritionally inadequate.



examples: water, coffee, tea, broth, clear juice, pop, jello, popsicle



when? prep for bowel surgery or colonoscopy, acute GI disorders, transitional feeding after parenteral
nutrition



full liquid diet - Answer liquid at room temp; more variety and nutritional support than clear liquid.
includes all clear liquid diet, plus milk, soup, veggie/fruit juice, plain ice cream and sherbert, pudding,
strained fruits and veggies



pureed diet - Answer liquids and foods pureed to liquid form



soft diet - Answer whole foods low in fiber, lightly seasoned, and easily digested



soft on GI tract



noodles/bread



mechanically alterd diet - Answer - regular diet that is modified in texture only: foods that require
minimal chewing before swallowing for limited chewing ability, swallowing problems



o Jaw surgery

o Swallowing problems



enteral nutrition - Answer - Commercial formula given by a tube into stomach or small intestine

- Indicated when adequate nutrients and cals cannot be taken orally; but client has partially functioning
GI system-at least lower half

- May augment oral diet or be used alone

, enteral nutrition often used for clients who - Answer altered consciousness, neuromuscular
impairment, preemies, obstruction of upper Gi, lack of appetite d/t disease such as cancer, burn injuries



enteral misc. (notes from missed class) - Answer Jejunum=absorption issue

- Most commonly in stomach

- Need to have way to get out

- Augment-along with



which enteral routes are surgically created ostomy - long term - Answer Gastronomy (gt or g tube)

jejunostomy (jt or j tube)



which skin level device allows more free movement - Answer mickey button



which enteral routes are nasal tubes - short term - Answer nasogastric (NG)

nasojejunal (NJ)



standard feeding formula enteral - Answer composed of whole proteins



hydrolyzed feeding formula enteral - Answer partially digested proteins: for those with impaired
digestion/absorption (pancreatic; GI inflammatory disorders)



similarities between standard and hydrolyzed feeding - Answer o Both composed of whole proteins,
impacts pancreas, absorption issues

o Partially functioning GI tract



define isotonic and hypertonic - Answer § Isotonic: same as blood, well tolerated

§ Hypertonic: higher osmolality; hydrolyzed formulas à less tolerated



nasogastric - when? Pros? Cons? - Answer short term (less than four weeks), functional GI tract

Pros: easy placement/removal, stomach as reservoir, intermittent feedings, no pump

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