ch 45 nutrition

Question 1

nutritional status labs

Answer 1

measures of plasma proteins such as albumin (21 days), transferrin (8 days), prealbumin (2 days), retinol-binding protein (12 hours), total iron-binding capacity, and hemoglobin (half life)

Question 2

clear liquid diet

Answer 2

• Foods that are clear liquids at room or body temperature

- Should be progressed asap because doesn’t contain much nutrition

Question 3

full liquid diet

Answer 3

Liquids that can be poured at room temperature

Question 4

dysphagia stages, thickened liquids, pureed diet

Answer 4

clear and full liquid plus scrambled eggs, pureed meats, veg, and fruits, mashed potatoes and gravy

Question 5

mechanical soft

Answer 5

• Adequate caloric content – may be used long-term
• No hard to digest or hard to chew foods
• Also may be called “bland” or “low-fiber” diet

Question 6

high fiber diet

Answer 6

addition of fresh uncooked fruits, steamed veg, bran, oatmeal, and dried fruits

Question 7

low sodium diet

Answer 7

4g (no added salt), 2g, 1g, or 500mg sodium diets

-requires selective food purchases

Question 8

low cholesterol diet

Answer 8

300mg/day

Question 9

diabetic diet

Answer 9

include balanced intake of carbs, fats, and proteins

Question 10

gluten free diet

Answer 10

eliminates wheat, oats, rye, barley, and their derivatives

Question 11

promoting appetite

Answer 11

includes keeping a patient’s environment free of odors, providing oral hygiene as needed to remove unpleasant tastes, and maintaining patient comfort. Offering smaller, more frequent meals often helps. In addition, certain medications affect dietary intake and nutrient use.

Question 12

aspiration precautions-4

Answer 12

1. perform dysphagia screening
2. assess mental staus
3. assess oral cavity
4. assess swallowing reflex