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NUR 211 Nutrition Diet Notes
- Course
- NUR211
- Institution
- Georgian Court College
This is a comprehensive and detailed note Nutrition Diets that can be ordered for the patient at the bedside.
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The flash card activity can serve as an excellent review before exams. The following tableprovides suggested descriptions:
Special Diet Description
Regular diet Used for patients without restrictions. Balanced meal plan
that supplies 2,000 kcal per day. May include vegetarian
and ethnic options.
NPO No food or fluid by mouth. Ordered before surgery or a
procedure to limit the risk for aspiration.
Clear liquid Provides fluids to prevent dehydration. Supplies some
simple carbohydrates. Includes water, tea, coffee, broth,
clear juice, Popsicles, carbonated beverages, and gelatin.
Full liquid Contains fluids in a clear liquid diet plus any food items that
are liquid at room temperature such as soups, milk, milk
shakes, puddings, custards, juices, some hot cereal, and
yogurt.
Mechanical soft Preferred for chewing difficulties. Includes a full liquid diet
along with soft vegetables and fruits; chopped, ground, or
shredded meat; breads; pastries; eggs; and cheese.
Pureed Liquids are added to food, and foods are blended to create
a smooth consistency that can be scooped onto a plate.
Calorie-restricted For those needing weight reduction.
Sodium-restricted For those with hypertension, Ménière’s disease, or fluid
balance problems.
Fat-restricted For those with elevated cholesterol or triglycerides.
Diabetic To manage calories and carbohydrate intake for those with
diabetes mellitus.
Renal diet To manage electrolytes and fluids for patients with renal
insufficiency.
Protein-controlled To manage liver and kidney diseases.
Antigen-avoidance For those allergic to or intolerant of certain foods, such as a
gluten-free diet for patients with celiac disease.
Calorie-protein push When increased protein is needed for healing, maintaining
weight, or promoting growth.
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