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Herzing University
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NA 208 | Fundamentals Of Nursing
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2023
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Unit 8 Vitamins    Definition o Organic compounds needed by the body in small amounts Water soluble o Vitamin C and B-complex vitamins o Absorbed through the intestinal wall directly into the bloodstream o Not stored in the body Fat-soluble o Vitamins A, D, E and K o Absorbed with fat into the lymphatic circulation o Must be attached to a protein to be transported through the blood o Excess is stored in the liver and adipose tissue Dietary History Adolescent     Nutrient needs increase Evaluate nutritional requirements Ask what kind of food they eat Weight is an issue at this age BMI    Obesity definition o The condition of being grossly fat or overweight o BMI > 30 First-step- Focus on factors that could cause weight gain, changes, stress Next- Non therapeutic- Types of food and reasons for obesity, and personal impression Basal Metabolic Rate   Factors that increase o Growth, infections, fever, emotional tension, extreme environmental temperatures, elevated levels of certain hormones Factors that decrease o Aging, prolonged fasting, sleep Therapeutic Diet: Renal Diet  A kidney-friendly diet limits certain foods to prevent the minerals in those foods from building up in the body o Reduce kidney workload  o Decrease fluid o Decrease potassium o Na restricted  Avoid excess use when cooking o Limit protein Prevention and maintenance of diabetes Clear Liquid Diet     Clear fluids Become fluid at room temp Gelatin Popsicles Full Liquid Diet    Vegetable juices Milk Puddings/custards Dietary Orders: Calorie Counts    Records portion size patient consumes Does not rely on memory Nutrient counts are part of calorie count Assessing the Home Environment: Foodborne illness     Accurate refrigerator temperature Raw separate from cooked Wash fruit and veggies Most fruits and veggies in fridge NG Tube Feeding Bolus Steps      Check placement Check residual by aspiration and document Return contents via tube and flush 30cc sterile H2O Remove plunger of syringe Unclamp – Allow feeding by gravity Feeding: Alteration in Cognitive Function   One food at a time Napkin, not bib    Provided in original form Assess for need of assistance Stroke underside of chin

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