• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (eyes) - ANSWER Increase lutein (carotenoid found in vit A) foods - kale, spinach, collards, mustard greens
... [Show More] -increase dietary intake of lutein -Increase antioxidants, vitamin E & B12 • Anorexia nervosa - ANSWER Weight pt DAILY @ the same time Stay w/ pt during and 1hr after meal (pv vomit) RN sched meals Privileges based on direct wt gain -assign privileges based on direct weight gain • Atorvastatin - ANSWER -Lipitor (tx high cholesterol) -Okay to take w/ OJ, coffee, milk -Contraindicated w/ grapefruit juice (cx inc serum lvl) • Braden scale - ANSWER 1. Very poor (1) very poor nutrition 2.Probably inadequate (2) ½ meals & sometimes sup 3. Adequate (3) >1/2 & refuses sometimes 4. Excellent (4) eats q meal & between meals A nurse is assessing a client's risk for pressure injuries using the Braden scale. The client eats more than half of most meals but occasionally refuses a meal. Which of the following information should the nurse document on the nutrition category of the Braden scale? A. 1 (Very Poor) B. 2 (Probably Inadequate) C. 3 (Adequate) D. 4 (Excellent) - ANSWER C. 3 (Adequate)A client who eats more than half of most meals, occasionally refuses a meal, and has four servings of protein each day scores 3 (Adequate) in the nutrition category of the Braden scale. • Breast feeding - ANSWER o No water f/ baby ONLY milk o No sup formula d/t nipple confusion o Feed on demand x8-12/day o x5min feed on each breast 1st day after birth o breast milk is all that is needed f/ 1st 6mo (nutritionally complete) o no cow's milk until 1yr o cottage cheese is a complete protein, eat when lactating o incomplete proteins - legumes, peanut butter, & whole grain cereal o storage - discard after feeding (cannot refreeze/use), store f/ 6-12mo, do not thaw in microwave - CANNOT PLACE THAWED MILK BACK TO THE FREEZER - breast milk is usually complete for an infant up to 6 months . • Bronchitis - ANSWER Enteral feeding - high protein, fat, & calorie ; low carbs (breakdown prod CO2) -high calorie • Calcium - ANSWER o Almonds highest o Yogurt 315mg o Cheese 214mg o Egg 25mg o Spinach 122mg -calcium can cause constipation [Show Less]