Lecture 1 Flashcards
1
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What is malnutrition
A
Malnutrition is a state in which a deficiency of nutrients such as energy, protein, vitamins and minerals causes measurable adverse effects on body composition, function or clinical outcome
2
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What is The malnutrition “spiral”
A
Malnutrition inhibits gastrointestinal function:
Mucosal atrophy
Achlorhydria (no stomach acid)
Reduced pancreatic enzyme output
Decreased intestinal motility
Increased mucosal permeability (to bacteria)
Leads to diarrhoea and dehydration
Driving deterioration in health and prognosis
3
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How do you Maintain Health
A
Regulation of basic bodily functions Temperature control Fluid balance Electrolyte balance Muscle Strength Falls, cough/resp muscle function Inactivity Reproductive Health Including health of the baby in pregnancy Psychological Well-being Including self-care and therefore nutrition
4
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How do you Recover from illness / surgery
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Healing Wound Fracture Surgical anastamosis Fighting infection Clearing chest infections (cough strength) Immobility Venous thromboembolism Pressure sores
5
Q
What is the MUST screening tool
A
BMI score+Weight loss score+Acute disease effect score= Overall risk of malnutrition
