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Carbohydrates |
Provide energy, fiber, and protein(fruits, breads, pastas, grains) |
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Protein |
Essential for tissue growth and repair |
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Vitamins |
Needed for body to function; fat-soluble: A,D,E & K; water-soluble: B&C |
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Minerals |
Help maintain body function |
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Parental Nutrition(PN) |
IV infusion of nutrients directly into the bloodstream |
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy(PEG) tube |
Feeding tube placed into stomach through abdominal wall |
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Gastrostomy |
A surgically created opening into the stomach to insert a tube |
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Diuretics |
Medications reduces fluid volume in the body |
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CVA residents |
Food should be placed on stronger side |
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How many mL in an ounce |
30mL |
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Signs of dehydration |
Dry mouth Cracked lips Sunken eyes Dark urine Weight loss c/o abd pain |
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Signs of fluid overload |
Swelling extremities Weight gain Decreased urine Skin appears tight, smooth and shiny SOB Increased heart rate Anxiety |
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Edema |
Swelling caused by excess fluid in the body's tissues |
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Promoting appetite |
Assist with proper grooming/hygiene before eating Offer trips to the bathroom first |
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Low residue |
Low fiber |
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High residue |
High fiber |
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Complex Carbohydrates |
Broken down by the body into simple sugars for energy(good) |
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Simple Carbohydrates |
Found in food with little nutritional value(sugars, sweets, jellies, syrups) |
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What should be done before assisting with feeding |
Ask resident to state his/her name |
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Clear liquid diet |
Juices, brotha, gelatin and popsicles |
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Full liquid diet |
Includes same liquids as clear diets with the addition of cream soups, milk and ice cream |
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Diabetic Diet |
Calories and carbohydrates are carefully controled; proteins and fats are regulated |
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Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet |
Excludes meats, fish, and poultry but includes eggs and dairy |
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Lacto-vegetarian |
Excludes meats, fish, and eggs but Includes dairy |
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Ovo-vegetarian |
Eliminates meats, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy |
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Soft diet |
Soft and chopped foods that are easy to swallow |
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Mechanical soft |
Chopped or blended foods that are easier to swallow |
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Bland diets |
Eliminates foods that increase acid in the stomach(coffee, caffeine, tea, spicy food) |
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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 |
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Reporting fluid overload |
Swelling/edema to the extremities Weight gain Decreased urine output SOB increased heart rate Anxiety Skin appears light, smooth, shiny |
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What counts as output |
Urine&fecal elimination Vomitus Perspiration Wound drainage |
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Orthopnea |
SOB when lying down that is relieved when in fowler's |
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Tachypnea |
Rapid breathing |
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Bradypnea |
Slow breathing |
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Report when giving warm/cold compress |
Excessive redness Pain Blisters Numbeness |
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What may happen If compresses are left on too long |
Opposite effect of what's intended |
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Cold applications |
Stop bleeding Prevent swelling Reduce pain Bring down fevers |
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Warm applications |
Relieves pain& muscular tension Reduces swelling Elevates temp in tissues Increases blood flow |
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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 |