Diets (Nursing)

Cardiac (low fat, low sodium, no caffiene)

Baked chicken, fresh unsalted vegetable, brown rice

Carb consistent (lower carbs, sugar substitutes)

Herb roasted fish, carrots, and zucchini, small portion of brown rice

Renal (low sodium, potassium, phosphorus, & protein)

Apples, white rice, lettuce, rice cereals, unsalted popcorn, light color soda

Low residue (restricted fiber)

Cooked vegetables, potatoes without skin, starches made form refined flowers

Low sodium (670mg-2g)

fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, uncured meat

Patient is recovering from surgery and has nausea and vomiting. What fluid modification?

Clear Liquid diet

Milk, cream soups, custard, pudding, ice cream, sherbet

Full liquid

Patient has low sodium problem.

Free water restriction; no plain water or water based drinks;

gelatin, cola, tea, cranberry juice, apple juice

Clear liquid

Tomato juice, milk, soda, broth, sports drink

Free water restriction diet

Patient has high blood pressure and edema and high sodium

fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, uncured meats

Patient is having abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea

Food intolerance

Total parenteral nutrition

high in glucose, vitamins, minerals, protien, and lipids; check glucose 4-6 hours
Used when the bowel needs rest; and nutrients cannot be absorbed via bowel; insert into veins

Urine output should be at least how much?

30mL/hr

Signs of dehydration are?

poor turgor, dry lips and mucous membranes, dark urine, hypotension, tachyardia, depressed fontanel
1-2% reduction body's water makes you thirsty

Which diagnostic tests should the nurse review when assessing nutrition?

lipids, complete blood count, serum glucose, albumin, protein

Patient has sharp pain, cramps, bleeding, and edema. What type of pain is this?

Acute Somatic pain

NREM sleep is what percent of our sleep cycle?

75-80%

Dreams occur in which phase of the sleep cycle? and how long does that stage last?

REM and 30 minutes

Which of the sleep disorders causes drowsiness, irritability, fatigue, and cognitive deficits?

Insomnia

Fatigue can be from an increased requirement of?

extracellular energy
(also from hormones)

inability to express anger is risk for?

abuse

During the assessment phase of family what does the nurse identify? This helps what?

strength and weaknesses;
This helps determine priorities for care

What happens in the implementation phase of family

Identify areas of knowledge deficit and provide education; collaborative connect to social workers

What does the nurse do during Planning phase of family?

assist develop realistic goals, enchance family functioning, and build trusting relationships; identify member making decisions

what provides vital information to health professional to plan and prioritize care?

Handoff communication / Reporting

In which stage of the nursing process does the nurse enhance family functioning and build trusting relationships?

Planning stage

This chart form is organized by department and is easy to locate info from each discipline

Source-oriented

3 important parts of CBE?

Flow sheets, knowing the standards of RN care, and bedside access

What macronutrient is the second source of energy?

Lipids

Adult males need how many calories a day?
Females?

2,400-3000
Females: 1,600-2,400

Our body needs nutrients for what three reasons?

growth, maintenance, and Repair

Decrease calories after 50?

YES

Vitamins regulate wath 3 things

metabolism, immunity, and digestion

Function of minerals?

they are salts that function in bone and teeth formation, nerve and muscle function and fluid and electrolyte balance

What is the Healthy BMI range?

18.5-24.9