What is the recommended daily protein consumption for healthy adults?.
RDA: 46-56 g/d.
What is the minimal amount of protein suggested following surgery at most
surgical centres?
A minimum of 60 grams every day.
How should protein consumption be controlled following surgery?
Protein intake should be tailored to individual needs based on gender, age, and
weight.
What are a few examples of complete protein concentrates?
Egg white, soy, milk (casein/whey fractions).
What is the lactose content of whey protein?
Whey contains different quantities of lactose, but whey protein isolates are
lactose-free.
Carbohydrate Intake After Surgery
A minimum of 50 grams each day for brain function.
What is the post-surgery diet that contains milk and whey protein?
,Stage 2: a complete liquid diet.
Which diet stage permits for well-cooked veggies and soft fruits after surgery?
Stage 3: Soft foods.
Which stage of the post-surgery diet entails shifting to solid, nutritious foods?
Stage 4: A solid, nutritious dietary diet.
Progression of food texture after surgery.
Begin with liquids, then on to moist, minced, diced, ground, pureed, and finally
solid foods.
Why is hydration so crucial after surgery?
To prevent dehydration and constipation.
When should liquids be drunk after a meal following surgery?
20 to 30 minutes.
What is the recommended daily fluid intake following surgery?
64 oz or more.
What beverages should be avoided immediately after surgery?
Carbonated, caffeine-containing, and dehydrating beverages.
POST-SURGERY DIET PROGRESSION
, POST-SURGERY STAGE 4
POST-SURGERY STAGE 3
POST-SURGERY STAGE 2
POST-SURGERY STAGE 1
What are the early post-operative dehydration symptoms?
Dizziness, nausea, weariness, and black urine.
How can dehydration be detected in early post-operative patients?
Weight change; more than 2 pounds per day indicates dehydration; monitor
hypertension meds.
What should IV hydration for early post-operative patients include?
100 mg thiamine.
What are the most common causes of nausea and vomiting in postoperative
patients?
Eating too quickly, too much, or without chewing
What should be ruled out when a post-operative patient has nausea and/or
vomiting?
Ketosis, stenosis, and pregnancy.
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