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What are changes that's reflective of malnutrition?
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-lack of subcutaneous fat, brittle hair, weak hand grips,
poor wound healing, muscle wasting, abnormal cardio measurement (HR, b/p), general weakness |
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Simple Carbohydrates:
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-classified as monosaccharides(glucose, fructose) & disaccharides(sucrose, lactose, maltose)
-found in SUGARS |
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Complex Carbohydrates:
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-made up of many carb units: Polysaccharides
-Insoluble in water -starches are polysaccharides |
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When is fast acting insulin given?
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-before meals (humalog, novolog)
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"trigger food"
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-hershey kisses, ice cream w/ butterfinger
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What is the diet for a pt w/ Renal Failure:
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-low protein diet
-more carbs -may restrict to 4oz of protein/day |
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Water soluble vitamins:
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Vitamin C
B-complex |
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Fat soluble Vitamins:
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Vitamin A,D, E & K
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What is the normal BMI?
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18.5-24.9 (calculated by dietian)
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Low fiber foods:
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cheese
pasta |
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What foods are high in K?
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greeny leafy vegs
spinach, broccoli (high k+), cabbage |
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**What drug acts as an antagonist to Vitamin K?
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-anticoagulant(coumadin)
pt taking anticoagulant should avoid vit K |
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What is important to assess when a pt is taking K+ po?
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-urine output (make sure pt is voiding, b/c that's how its eliminated
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Steroids:
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increase appetite
increase glucose levels(monitor diabetics) |
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Foods high in K+:
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bananas, oranges/ oranges juice, tomatoes, potatoe skins
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How many serving per day:
1. grains 2. vegetables 3. fruits 4. milk 5. meats/beans |
1. 6 oz daily
2. 2 1/2 cups daily 3. 2 cups 4. 3 cups daily 5. 5 1/2 oz daily |