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Carbohydrates

Provide energy, fiber, and protein(fruits, breads, pastas, grains)

Protein

Essential for tissue growth and repair

Vitamins

Needed for body to function; fat-soluble: A,D,E & K; water-soluble: B&C

Minerals

Help maintain body function

Parental Nutrition(PN)

IV infusion of nutrients directly into the bloodstream

Percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy(PEG) tube

Feeding tube placed into stomach through abdominal wall

Gastrostomy

A surgically created opening into the stomach to insert a tube

Diuretics

Medications reduces fluid volume in the body

CVA residents

Food should be placed on stronger side

How many mL in an ounce

30mL

Signs of dehydration

Dry mouth


Cracked lips


Sunken eyes


Dark urine


Weight loss


c/o abd pain

Signs of fluid overload

Swelling extremities


Weight gain


Decreased urine


Skin appears tight, smooth and shiny


SOB


Increased heart rate


Anxiety

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid in the body's tissues

Promoting appetite

Assist with proper grooming/hygiene before eating


Offer trips to the bathroom first

Low residue

Low fiber

High residue

High fiber

Complex Carbohydrates

Broken down by the body into simple sugars for energy(good)

Simple Carbohydrates

Found in food with little nutritional value(sugars, sweets, jellies, syrups)

What should be done before assisting with feeding

Ask resident to state his/her name

Clear liquid diet

Juices, brotha, gelatin and popsicles

Full liquid diet

Includes same liquids as clear diets with the addition of cream soups, milk and ice cream

Diabetic Diet

Calories and carbohydrates are carefully controled; proteins and fats are regulated

Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet

Excludes meats, fish, and poultry but includes eggs and dairy

Lacto-vegetarian

Excludes meats, fish, and eggs but Includes dairy

Ovo-vegetarian

Eliminates meats, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy

Soft diet

Soft and chopped foods that are easy to swallow

Mechanical soft

Chopped or blended foods that are easier to swallow

Bland diets

Eliminates foods that increase acid in the stomach(coffee, caffeine, tea, spicy food)

Reporting signs Iof dehydration

Drinks less than 64 ounces of fluid a day


Drinks little to no fluids at meals


Needs help drinking from cup


Trouble swallowing liquids


Easily confused or tired

Reporting fluid overload

Swelling/edema to the extremities


Weight gain


Decreased urine output


SOB


increased heart rate


Anxiety


Skin appears light, smooth, shiny

What counts as output

Urine&fecal elimination


Vomitus


Perspiration


Wound drainage

Orthopnea

SOB when lying down that is relieved when in fowler's

Tachypnea

Rapid breathing

Bradypnea

Slow breathing

Report when giving warm/cold compress

Excessive redness


Pain


Blisters


Numbeness

What may happen If compresses are left on too long

Opposite effect of what's intended

Cold applications

Stop bleeding


Prevent swelling


Reduce pain


Bring down fevers

Warm applications

Relieves pain& muscular tension


Reduces swelling


Elevates temp in tissues


Increases blood flow

Observing/reporting IVs

Tubing disconnects


Dressing around IV is loose or not intact


Site is swollen or discolored


Fluid is not dripping


Fluid is nearly gone


c/o pain and dyspnea