Week 5: Altered Nutrition and Altered Gastrointestinal Function Nursing Care: Altered Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Function Prepare: The Nursing Care of Altered Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Func tion Dietary Customs Idan, a 34-year-old client, has been admitted for a bowel obstruction. In the a...
Week 5: Altered Nutrition and Altered Gastrointestinal Function Nursing Care: Altered Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Function Prepare: The Nursing Care of Altered Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Function Dietary Customs Idan, a 34 -year-old client, has been admitted for a bowel obstruction. In the admission assessment, Idan identifies himself as a practicing Jewish man who follows Kosher dietary practices. Which statement, made by the nurse, is most appropriate? “Your family c an cook your food at home and bring it to you.” “You will be NPO for now, so we can discuss your diet later.” “I will document your preferences in your chart.” “While in the hospital, you will not be able to follow Kosher practices.” Obesity Obesity impacts which body systems? Select all that apply. Cardiovascular Musculoskeleta l Respiratory Reproductive Endocrine Metabolic Syndrome Which health problems are associated with metabolic syndrome? Select all that apply. Low lipid levels High blood glucose Infertility Hypertension Osteoarthritis Self-Check: Kosher Foods Idan is now post -operative day (POD) 3 from his bowel obstruction. He currently has a nasogastric (NG) tube for nutrition and medication intake. The healthcare provider has ordered enteral feeding be initiated, but Idan is concerned about the formula not following Kosher dietary practices. Which statement made by the nurse is most appropriate? “Enteral formulas are usually Kosher prepared, I will check to make sure.” “You aren’t actually drinking the formula, so Kosher rules do not apply.” “You don’t need to follow Kosher rules when you’re sick.” “I will call the healthcare provider to switch your order for parenteral nutrition instead.” Self-Check: Behavioral or Lifestyle Modifications The nurse is attending a community event for obese adults who are about to begin behavior and lifestyle modifications to lose weight. Which action is most appropriate? Discuss the benefits of eating frequent small meals throughout the day instead of scheduled mealtimes Encourage the clients to plan rewards, such as sugarless candy, for achieving their weight loss and exercise goals Ask the clients what types of situations or emotions make them want to eat/increases their appetite Self-Check: Carol's Case Study
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