nutrition Flashcards

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Nutrition is the study of what?

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the “study of food and how it affects the human body and influences health”

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Nutrients are substances that…(GRD HI nutrients)

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affect growth, development, reproduction, activity, health maintenance and the body’s ability to recover from illness and injury

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Metabolism is the

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“process by which the body converts food into energy

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Essential Nutrients - Macro (CPF)

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Essential nutrients: Nutrients that must be supplied in diet or supplements
Macro:
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat

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Non-Essential nutrients:

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Not essential for body function or are synthesized in adequate amounts by the body

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Energy balance = (you give me energy, and you take it away)

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Total energy intake - Total daily expenditure

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Amount of energy a person requires dependent on

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age, sex, activity level, weight, height, and health conditions

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Daily caloric requirements: (daily calories when I was 20 - 35)

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Several formulas available. Simplest:
20 to 35 kcal/kg body weight

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Body Mass Index (BMI) - used to measure what?

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risk of obesity-associated diseases and conditions

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CHO - primary source of what?

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primary source of energy

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CNS relies exclusively on what for energy?

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glucose for energy. Chief protein-sparing energy source
Easier and faster to digest than proteins and fats

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All CHO converted to what? Think carbs…

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glucose for transport in blood

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Glucose transported to GI tract, then…(GI is the vein of the liver)

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GI tract →portal vein → liver for storage

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Glycogenesis (genesis is stored in the 80s)

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excess glucose stored in form of glycogen in liver
Carbohydrates and proteins converted to fat in excess and stored as triglycerides in the liver or fat cells (adipose tissue)

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Glycogenolysis: (lysing the glyco)

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When glycogen is broken down into glucose for energy
Blood glucose regulated by hormones insulin and glucagon

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Monosaccharides (simple) (FG one sugar)

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Single stranded sugar molecule
Glucose
Fructose
Found in fruits and honey

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Disaccharides (simple) (SML two)

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Double stranded sugar molecule
Sucrose (table sugar)
Maltose (malted grains)
Lactose (milk)

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Complex carbohydrates (poly is complex) and ex? how much daily?

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(polysaccharides)
Starches such as cereal grains, starches, and legumes
Ideally 45% to 65% of daily caloric needs
Should include 14 g of fiber/1000 kcal

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protein - how many amino acids involved? (protein is NOT 21)

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Made of 22 variations of amino acids which are the basic building blocks for life:
Essential for formation of all body structures: genes, enzymes, muscle, bone matrix, skin and blood.

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Complete proteins: (complete animals)

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Contains all essential amino acids to support growth
Animal proteins: eggs, dairy, meat

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Incomplete proteins: and Ex. (incomplete from age 10) and how much do you need in diet?

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Lacks one or more amino acids
Plant proteins: grains, legumes, vegetables (some exceptions: soy, buckwheat, hemp, etc. )
10% to 35% of daily caloric needs

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Protein metabolism: (protein to amine, to pancrease, to GI, to liver, recombined and released to cells)

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Ingested protein → broken down to amino acids by pancreatic enzymes in small intestine → absorbed by GI mucosa → liver→recombined into new proteins or release into bloodstream for protein synthesis by tissues and cells
Excess converted to fatty acids or used for fuel

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Nitrogen balance (nitro compares intake and excretion)

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compares protein intake vs protein excretion (loss via urine, stool, hair, nails, skin)

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fats

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Major source of energy
Insoluble in water and blood

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unhealthy fats - (unhealthy saturated and trans don't have friends) solid or liquid?
Saturated fat and trans fat Lacks double bonds between carbons leading to solid form at room temp Animal source Raises serum cholesterol
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healthy fats (unsaturated/unfat have bonds)
Unsaturated fat: Mono-and poly-unsaturated fats Contains at least one double bond between carbons; liquid at room temp Olive oil, salmon, avocado Lowers serum cholesterol
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fat metabolism - where does it occur? (and what and from where it is secreted?)
Occurs in the small intestine Bile secreted by the gallbladder emulsifies fat for pancreatic lipase to break down fat more efficiently
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cholesterol sources - produced where in the body? And essential for what? (cholesterol and bile are steroid blisters in the sun!)
produced by the liver and consumption of animal foods Essential for cell membrane, precursor of steroid hormones and Vitamin D, synthesizes bile acids
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LDL - what do high levels do to the body?
(low density lipoprotein) The “bad” cholesterol High levels lead to plaque buildup → atherosclerosis
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HDL - what does it do?
(high density lipoprotein The “good” cholesterol Carries LDL away from body to liver for processing
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trigylcerides - most common what?
Most common type of fat
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vitamins - do we make them?
Organic compounds required for normal metabolism and prevention of diseases related to deficiency Not made by body; must be consumed
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water soluble vitamins
vitamin C and B-complex absorbed directly by the small intestine and into the bloodstream Not stored; excess excreted in the urine
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inadequate vitamins leads to (and what vitamin causes what) and what in adults?
deficiency syndromes Vit C deficiency →Scurvy Vit D deficiency →Rickets in children; osteomalacia in adults Folate and Iron → Anemias
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minerals - what are they for? (miner body building) and are they organic or inorganic?
Inorganic elements found in nature (food and supplements) For tissue building, nerve impulse, fluid regulation, bone and blood health
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major minerals - macrominerals - in what amount and ex? (CPPS M (ajor) over 100)
Major minerals (macrominerals) Required in amounts of > 100 mg/day e.g. Calcium, phosphate, sodium, potassium, magnesium
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trace minerals - microminerals - in what amount and ex? (IZIF) (Izod micro) -
(microminerals) Essential but in low amounts < 100 mg/day e.g. Iron, Zinc, Iodine, fluoride
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water - how much of body weight is water? And average daily requirements?
Water is more vital to life than any other nutrient Major body constituent in every body cell Accounts for 50-60% of an adult’s body weight ⅔ in intracellular space ⅓ in extracellular space Average adult requirement: 2.2 -3L/day
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vegetarian - what deficiencies? (VIP vegetarian)
Exclusion of meat from diet Need well-planned diet to avoid vitamin, protein, iron, deficiencies
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lacto-ovo vegetarians
Plant food diet and occasional dairy products and eggs Risk for vitamin and mineral deficiencies Iron deficiency
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vegan - can develop what, and what vitamin is required? (vegan on megablast at 12)
exclusive plant foods Can develop megaloblastic anemia and neurologic signs of deficiency Require fortified foods with Cobalamin (vitamin B12)
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common diet orders - cardiac
2 gm Na+ diets (Cardiac diet - aka low sodium)
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age related affecting nutrition
Altered ability to chew (edentulus or poor dentition) Loss of sense of taste or smell Decrease peristalsis GERD Lower glucose tolerance Reduction in appetite and thirst sensation Physical disability arthritis pain, gout Social isolation and depression Food access Osteoporosis → ↑ risk of osteoporosis and fractures
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nutrition assessment- interview
Recent weight loss or gain Appetite and special diets Chronic conditions Exercise pattern Nutrition/food access
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nutrition assessment - measure what? (just BMI and dysphage)
Assessment Measure height and weight person for BMI Assess dysphagia → indication of high aspiration risk
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prealbumin - synthesized by what? Half-life? helps identify what problems?
A protein synthesized by the liver half-life of 2-3 days Better indicator of recent or current nutritional status Most accurate in identifying early protein or calorie malnutrition
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albumin - how far does it lag behind?
Albumin value lags behind actual protein changes by > 2 weeks (20-22 days) Not a good indicator of acute changes in nutritional status
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diagnosis
Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirement r/t... food security, chronic illness, poor appetite, etc. Readiness for enhanced nutrition as evidenced by desire to lose weight, reduce alcohol consumption, etc.
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planning
Collaborate with dietician Consult social worker for etoh cessation programs Monitor daily nutritional labs and blood gluocose
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Implementation
Social worker and dietician ordered for consult Daily nutritional labs drawn and blood sugar checks before meals Assisted patient with menu selection
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evaluation
Evaluate results of planned interventions
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routes of nutrition (GO PIE)
Enteral Oral Gastrointestinal Parenteral Intravenous (peripheral or central)
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oral feeding - how to sit, and how long after meals to sit up?
When patient has normal swallowing reflexes (+ cough and gag) Completely awake, alert, follows commands Sit up at 90 degree; preferably in chair Follow ordered diet Sit up for at least 30 min after meals
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enteral nutrition - what type of feeding? and where is it inserted?
Often referred to as tube feeding Administration of nutritionally balanced liquified food or formula through tube inserted into: Stomach Duodenum Jejunum Also inserted for medication administration in a sedated/comatosed patient Provides nutrients alone or is supplement to oral or parenteral nutrition
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Enteral vs Parenteral nutrition - infection risk, more for which one?
Maintains gut function Easily administered Infection risk: Enteral < Parenteral route Physiologically more efficient than parenteral Less expensive than parenteral
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indications (who should get it) for enteral (enter the anorexic...)
Anorexia Frequent aspirations Orofacial fractures Head/neck cancer
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PEG (stomach wall) - when to use? and how often is it changed? (I only see Peg every few months for a long time)
When longer term enteral feeding is anticipated More comfortable Tube replaced every few months Laparoscopically placed in interventional radiology
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy (GAG Juno)
A J-tube is considered in the following circumstances: Gastroparesis GERD High risk aspiration If surgery is needed on stomach/esophagus at later point
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insertion of feeding tube
Nasogastric and nasointestinal tubes Inserted through the nasal cavity directly to GI tract Confirmed by x-ray prior to use Tube can be inadvertently placed in lungs or sinuses
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insertion of feeding tube - Nasogastric and nasointestinal tubes - how to measure?
Measure from nose to earlobe to tip of xiphoid process (approximates position of stomach) Most tubes have cm markings so note approximately how far the tube should go Ask the patient to flex chin to chest
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nasogastric insertion - Ask patient to swallow once the tube passes the
nasopharynx to the epiglottis Insert gently and never force if obstruction is met Advance the tube as the patient swallows May be necessary to change the angle and rotate the tip as it is inserted Observe the patient closely
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nasogastric - prior to feeding. what do you need for everything?
*Prior to feeding, X-ray confirmation must be done and nursing order ”ok to use” Do not rely on auscultation of abdomen or pH strips Record and documented insertion length; use sharpie to mark if tube has no measurement marking
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enteral feeding complications - aspirational pneumonia (HOB?)
Aspiration pneumonia (most serious) Insert post pyloric HOB>30-45°, maintain upright for at least 30 min- 1° after bolus feed Check tube placement and residual
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Nursing Responsibilities: Enteral Nutrition - assess how often? how often to assess length of tube? how often to change tape?
Assess for residual per hospital policy (generally every 4-8hrs) Insertion length verified and documented every shift Securement tape should also be changed every day to assess skin Eyeball for same marking before administration of feeding/meds
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Nursing Responsibilities: Enteral Nutrition - check for...(enteral needs WD10-40)
Check for protocols such as hanging D10 when tube feed nutrition interrupted to prevent hypoglycemia Will need MD order to restart tube feeding
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Nursing Responsibilities Enteral Nutrition - patient position (and what did Phoebe do?)
Patient position: Patient should be sitting or with HOB at 30 to 45° if in bed HOB remains elevated for 30 to 60 minutes for intermittent delivery Continuous feedings administered on feeding pump Aspiration precautions
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Nursing Responsibilities Enteral Nutrition - tube patency (openness) - flushing -flush with what?
Flush with sterile water before/after each feeding, drug administration and after residual checks Flush with 5mL of sterile water between meds If residual is less than hold order, simply document feeding and refeed residual
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enteral - delivery modes - Continuous infusion by pump (how to increase) (continous buffy)
Usually gradual increase in rate every 8-12hrs until patient reaches ordered goal rate
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enteral - new practice re flushing (flush at 30, 10, and 5)
NEW PRACTICE per JCAHO Flush 30 ml of sterile water before and after med administration / Feeding Flush 5 ml of sterile water in between meds 10 ml sterile water to dissolve meds Meds are never combined; not a Nursing scope of practice – considered compounding meds
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Enteral Nutrition: Nursing Considerations (enter the weight, bowels, I/O, and dehydration)
Daily weights Assess bowel sounds and abdominal distention Monitor bowel movements Accurate intake/output Check order for free water boluses (for patients with hypernatremia) Refeeding syndrome Dehydration
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enteral nursing considerations - glucose (label bag with what?)
Initial glucose checks Label enteral bag with patient name, formula type, date and time started
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refeeding syndrome
Starvation of nutrients for many consecutive days or metabolically stressed d/t critical illness - fatal shift in fluids
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when refeeding, what happens to insulin?
Insulin secretion resumes in response to sugar sources
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preventing refeeding - check for what? (refeed the electrolytes)
Identify individuals at risk (just check elctrolytes before starting) Correct depleted electrolytes before refeeding
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enteral complications = Gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes
Gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes Skin irritation around tube Skin assessment and care Tube dislodgement Teach patient/family about feeding administration, tube care, and complications Fistulas -entero-cutaneous Infections: skin, fasciitis, peritonitis Abdominal wall or intraperitoneal bleeding and bowel perforation Obstruction or erosion of gastric wall Gastric mucosa hypertrophy
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enteral - gerontologic (gerry fluid sugar and volume makes me choke)
More vulnerable to complications Fluid and electrolyte imbalances Glucose intolerance Decreased ability to handle large volumes Increased risk of aspiration
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Parenteral nutrition (PN)
Administration of nutrients by route other than GI tract (i.e. Intravenously) Used when GI tract cannot be used for ingestion, digestion, and absorption of essential nutrients
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Parenteral Nutrition - indications (when it's needed) (Parents need IVs if they're vomiting, gi problems, malnurished, panceatitis)
Indications: Chronic or intractable diarrhea and vomiting Complicated surgery or trauma Post GI surgery GI obstruction GI tract anomalies and fistulae Sepsis Severe malnutrition Malabsorption Pancreatitis
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Parenteral Nutrition - composition (parents are composed of everything but carbs)
Composition Base solutions contain dextrose and protein in the form of amino acids Prescribed electrolytes, vitamins, and trace elements are added to customize patient need IV fat emulsion is added to complete the nutrients
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Central Parenteral Nutrition: what is it made of? (the central parent says no more than 25% dextrose on halloween)
very concentrated sugar Base Solution 20-25% dextrose
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Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition: what is the base solution? (Perry is less than 20% dextrose)
Base solution must be < 20% dextrose Through peripherally inserted catheter
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Parenteral Nutrition: Complications (parents get hyper and hypo lips)
Hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia Fluid, electrolyte, and acid base imbalances Hyperlipidemia when lipids used Phlebitis Infection and bacteremia
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nursing management/care - vital signs, weight, glucose, how often to check?
Vital signs every 4 to 8 hours Daily weights Regular blood glucose monitoring Check initially every 4 to 6 hours
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Parenteral Nutrition: Nursing
 Management/Care - assess for what and how often to change dressing? (change parents every week)
Assess central access site Site assessment for phlebitis Dressing change every 7 days or as needed Use sterile technique with dressing changes Infusion pump must be used
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Parenteral - nursing management - check bag for what before administering? (parents give MLCCCC)
Before administering, check label and ingredients against order Examine bag for signs of contamination, leaks, color, particulate matter, clarity, cracking
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Parenteral - nursing management - Monitor for infection and bacteremia - what s/s? (the usual)
Local infection Erythema Tenderness Exudate at catheter insertion site
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Parenteral - Pan culture when (and what culture) (parents dip)
infection is suspected Perform DTTP blood cultures when systemic infection is suspected
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malnutrition
Deficit, excess, or imbalance in essential components needed for a balanced diet Under-nutrition Poor nourishment due to inadequate consumption or disease process Over-nutrition Ingestion of more food than body requires
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malnutrition - Secondary Protein Calorie Malnutrition (SCM) (the second I get a disease)
Disease or injury related malnutrition Sustained mild to moderate inflammation
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malnutrition - Primary protein-caloric malnutrition (PCM)
Starvation-related malnutrition Nutritional needs not being met
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malnutrition - contributing factors
Socioeconomic factors – food insecurity Physical illnesses Illness, surgery, injury, hospitalization Malabsorption syndrome Fever Incomplete diets, vitamin deficiencies
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malnutrition - Impaired absorption of nutrients from the GI tract as a result of: (impaired by pancreas and short gut)
pancreatitis: ↓ digestive enzymes Drug side effects short gut syndrome: ↓ bowel absorption`
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initially during starvation, process, there is a decreased... (starving slows my BMR to spare muscles and protein breakdown)
BMR, sparing of skeletal muscle, and decreased protein breakdown
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starvation process - prolonged starvation - fat is depleted in (skinny in 4 weeks)
97% of calories from fat and protein Fat stores depleted in 4 to 6 weeks, depending on amount available Once fat stores used, body protein no longer spared
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starvation - liver (liver loses pap, fluid shifts, bye Na!)
Liver function impaired Protein synthesis diminished Low albumin leads to ↓ plasma oncotic pressure Fluid shifts from vascular space into interstitial space Na+/K+ pump fails due to deficiency in calories and proteins
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malnutrition - mild to emaciation (dry skin to crusty mouth to muscle loss to loco)
Skin dry and scaly, brittle nails, hair loss Mouth and tongue: crusting and ulceration, Muscles-wasting, decreased mass and weakness CNS -mental status changes such as confusion and irritability
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malnutrition - con't
Fatigue Increased susceptibility to infection Anemia related to deficiencies in iron and folic acid, chronic dx
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Malnutrition: Nursing Management of Imbalanced Nutrition < Body Requirements = not eating enough. Just eat small meals w/ weed
Daily calorie count High-protein, high-calorie foods or feedings Multiple, small feedings Supplements Appetite stimulants such as Megace and Marinol (weed)
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Malnutrition: Nursing Management of Imbalanced Nutrition < Body Requirements (diary and dietitian help with imbalance)
Regular weight schedule Diet diary Dietitian consult Social work consult for help with purchasing food/meal preparation Discharge instructions
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diabetes - where on the list of causes of death?
A chronic multisystem disease related to abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin utilization, or both Affects 25.8 million people; incidence Type II DM on the rise and affecting children 7th leading cause of death
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diabetes leading cause of (blind me with kidney disease and amputation)
Leading cause of Adult blindness End-stage kidney disease Nontraumatic lower limb amputations
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collaborative care for DM (collaborate for wellbeing and prevent complications by delaying progression)
Goals of diabetes management Decrease symptoms Promote well-being Prevent acute complications Delay onset and progression of 
long-term complications Need to maintain blood glucose levels as near to normal as possible
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collaborative care for DM (teach nutrition, drugs, exercise, weight loss)
Patient teaching Nutritional therapy Drug therapy Exercise Self-monitoring of blood glucose Diet, exercise, and weight loss may be sufficient for patients with type 2 diabetes All patients with type 1 require insulin
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oral hypoglycemic
Metformin (Glucophage) most commonly used Reduces glucose production by liver Enhance insulin sensitivity Improve glucose transport May cause weight loss Also used in prevention of type 2 diabetes Least likely to cause hypoglycemia
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oral hypoglycemics
Hold med if patient is undergoing surgery or radiologic procedure with contrast medium 24-48 before procedure and at least 48 hours after Monitor serum creatinine Contraindications Renal, liver, cardiac disease Excessive alcohol intake
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nutritional therapy - DM
ADA healthy food choices for improved metabolic control Maintain blood glucose levels to as near normal as safely possible Normal lipid profiles and blood pressure Prevent or slow complications Maintain pleasure of eating Consistent carbohydrate diet
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nutritional therapy DM - when is meal consistency important?
Meal plan is based on individual’s usual food intake and is balanced with insulin and exercise patterns Day-to-day consistency important for patients using conventional, fixed insulin regimens
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health promotion DM
Ambulatory and home care Assess patient’s ability to perform BG injection and insulin injection Assess patient/caregiver knowledge and ability to manage diet, medication, and exercise therapy Teach manifestations/treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
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health promotion DM
Ambulatory and home care Foot care Inspect daily Avoid going barefoot Proper footwear How to treat cuts Travel needs Medication, supplies, food, activity
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Energy is measured in Kcal (kilocalorie) - carbs, protein, fat numbers (449)
1 gram of carbohydrate = 4 Kcal 1 gram of protein = 4 Kcal 1 gram of fat = 9 Kcal
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Positive nitrogen balance (and when does it occur?)
Positive nitrogen balance (intake > excretion) occurs in growth spurts, pregnancy, lactation, illness recovering
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Negative nitrogen balance
(intake < excretion) occurs with starvation, and conditions such as surgery, illness, trauma, stress when the body is overwhelmed
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water balance affects
renal function fever, perspiration, tachypnea, severe burns diarrhea, vomiting Draining fistulas and drainage tubes Hemorrhage Prolonged open abdominal surgery
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water source
fluid and food intake and produced during metabolism of CHO, protein, fat
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water depletion through
urine, stool, insensible loss (breathing and perspiration)
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When 60% of caloric needs met orally, then
you can discontinue PN or EN nutrition
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albumin helps keep (al loves water)
fluid in cells. Once this protein is gone, fluid starts leaking into interstitial fluid.
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diabetic neuropathy is caused by what type of diet?
eating a lot of fat and sugar causes free radicals to form, which damages blood vessels through oxidation.
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fats - percentage breakdown in diet
95% of lipids in diet = triglycerides; 5% are phospholipids and cholesterol Carriers of essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins 20% to 35% of total daily caloric intake (<10% from saturated and trans fat) 9 kcal/g
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where are most fats ABSORBED, not metabolized?
Most fats absorbed in the lymphatic system and transported to the liver Only 3% of fats eaten are excreted in the stool the body has to burn off excess fat
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excess CHO is converted to what?
Liver converts excess CHO as glycogen or triglycerides and stored in adipose tissue
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Diarrhea – diet
Diarrhea – BRAT (Banana, Rice, Apple sauce, Toast/Tea) Important also to assess for adequate fluid intake for patients having diarrhea No longer recommended for it is unnecessarily restrictive
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fluid restriction diet
Fluid restriction (common for patients with heart failure or SIADH)
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Dysphagia diet (can’t choke on thick liquid)
For patients with difficulty swallowing or increased risk of aspiration Need to thicken thin liquids or puree. Thicker consistency like pudding is recommended
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Renal diet (Renal needs a low pump)
(low K and Na diet) NPO vs strict NPO
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what labs to assess during a nurtritonal assessment? (PLAITHs are my labs)
Nutritional lab studies: albumin, prealbumin, transferrin, Hg, Fe, blood glucose, lipid panel
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For patients with nutritional deficit: oral feeding
High-calorie supplements Milkshakes Ensure, Glucerna for DM patients, Nepro for renal failure patients Consult dietician
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Nasogastric feeding tube is best choice to use if tube feeding plan is (length of time) (naso less than 6 is pretty)
tube feeding plan is < 6 weeks
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residual hold order
Depending on order: usual residual with hold order is >250- 400mL
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how often to change enteral bags? (change the entry every12-24 hour life)
changed every 12-24h Wear gloves when hanging feeding
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how is parenteral different than crystalloid? (krystal doesn't like vitamins)
*Different from crystalloid solutions in that crystalloids do not contain amino acids or vitamins
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where is central parenteral infused?
May only be infused via central access due to the risk of thrombophlebitis caused by hypertonic solution of TPN
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when are PICCs used? (only long haul use piccs)
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) - For longer term nutrition support
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what labs to check for parenteral feeding? (Parenteral is BLECC)
Check labs: Electrolytes, BUN, Creatinine, CBC, liver function enzymes
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parenteral feeding? how often to replace solution? (parents need to be fed every 24 hrs)
MUST replace solution and tubing every 24 hours even if bag hanging is not empty
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if parenteral feeding bag is not available?
If solution is not available, hang D10W to prevent hypoglycemia Tubing with filter is required for TPN Do not abruptly discontinue TPN (total parenteral nutrition) Decrease rate by half for one hr then stop. Check blood sugar in an hr.
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Hallmark of refeeding syndrome (refeeding makes me lose phosphate)
Hypophosphatemia
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Body completely metabolizes glucose, unlike
unlike fats and proteins which leaves behind ketones - toxic byproduct
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how do vitamins move around? and where is excess stored?
Absorbed with fat and carried in the lymphatic circulation; must be attached to a protein to be transported in blood Excess stored in liver and adipose tissue
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observe for what with feeding tube? (not skin)
Observe for cough, change in voice, respiratory distress ↓ likelihood of regurgitation and aspiration when placed post-pyloric
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enteral feeding complications - tube migration cuased by what? (just coughing and vomiting)
Tube migration: by vigorous vomiting or coughing
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enteral feeding complications - clogged tube
Clogged tube Flush tube with sterile water per policy Crush meds finely
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enteral feeding complications - Nasal or gastrointestinal erosion
Check skin under securement
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enteral feeding complications - Diarrhea (diarrhea at 4 and 8) How much can you hang at once?
Do not hang more than 4° (4 hours) worth of modular formula and 8° (8 hours) vol of pre-packaged formula; change system Q 12-24°
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enteral feeding complications - stoma infection
Stoma infection -assess skin and cleanse around stoma
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enteral - Intermittent - how much is usually given to patient? (enter indie 500)
by gravity or syringe Vol usually 200 to 500 mL per feeding Remember to flush with 30mL water before after feeding so tube does not clog
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enteral - Cyclic feedings (infusions are the cycle)
by infusion pump
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refeeding syndrome leads to depletion of...
intracellular minerals, especially phosphate Using fatty acids and amino acids for fuel Insulin secretion suppressed; glucagon release increase
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when to use peripheral parenteral nutrition? (perry is a short parent)
Short-term When lower protein and calorie content is required
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with parenteral, assess for what? (parents refeed me)
Assess for refeeding syndrome
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parenteral pan culture - differential (the difference in infection from the catheter or the blood)
Differential time to positivity Differentiates infection likely source from catheter or blood
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parenteral - pan culture - chest x-ray and urine
Chest X-ray: To check changes in pulmonary status Urinalysis and Urine culture
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parenteral - Systemic Infection (s/s)
High risk associated with TPN Fever, chills Nausea/vomiting Malaise
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secondary protein calorie malnutrition ex (the second infection, burn, trauma or head injury)
Ex: Major infections, burns, trauma, closed head injury
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malnutrition In inflammatory states (Luke is inflammed in the 6th and 10th episodes)
alterations in expression of proinflammatory (interleukin-6) and antiinflammatory cytokines (interleukin-10).
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malnutrition - Cytokine (inflammation) changes result in (breakdown protein, more BMR, less protein production)
Increased protein and skeletal muscle breakdown Increased BMR Decreased protein (albumin, prealbumin) production Increased C-reactive protein production
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parenteral pan culture - Samples must be drawn when? (peter pan in 15 min)
no more than 15 min apart and collect same amount of blood for each sample
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parenteral pan culture - If the sample from catheter grows bacteria < 2hrs before peripheral sample, then
the likely source of infection is from catheter
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essential nutrients - micro (a VMW is micro essential)
Vitamins Minerals Water
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are minerals broken down by the body?
nope
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refeeding - how to initiate? (I was refed at 25 for 3 days in the morning)
Initiate nutrition support at approximately 25% of the estimated goal and advance over 3-5 days to the goal rate Serum electrolytes and vital signs monitored carefully after initiation
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parental nutrition causes what? (only parents have issues with gallbladder, liver, and blood clots)
Gallbladder and liver disease Thrombosis
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indications for enteral (enter the burn victim with deficiencies in vitamins and brains, and psycho on chemo)
Burn victims Nutritional deficiencies Neurologic conditions Psychiatric conditions Chemotherapy
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during refeeding, Glycogen, fat and protein synthesis requires what? (maggie and friends are needed to refeed)
phosphate, mag, and potassium which are already depleted leads to further decrease
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during refeeding, what happens to fluid retention and electrolyte imbalances?
Fluid retention and electrolyte imbalances ensues
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central parenteral nutrition - where is the catheter? (central downtown is in the jugular)
Tip of catheter lies in superior vena cava where vesicant and irritant solutions are safe to be administered Central catheter to internal jugular vein to superior vena cava
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Primary protein-caloric malnutrition (PCM) - inflammation or not? And ex?
Chronic starvation without inflammation Anorexia nervosa
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enteral considerations (enter more calories and less water)
More calorically dense, less water contained in formula High protein content
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secondary protein calorie malnutrition ex. of disorders (COOAAM in second)
Conditions including organ failure, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
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*Breaking down protein for energy forms what?
ketones which are toxic to the kidneys in excess
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Diabetes is a major contributing factor to (SHH - the big ones)
Major contributing factor Heart disease Stroke Hypertension
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what types of insulin have the most flexibility with diet?
rapid-acting insulin, multiple daily injections, or insulin pump
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most common type of fat
triglycerides
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parenteral short term don't need
central access
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wear gloves when you're...
hanging the feeding
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central pareteral v. peripheral parenteral
perri is short term
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hypo and hyperglycemia numbers
hypo - less than 70 hyper - greater than 180