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Nutrition III-IV
Lab tests, PA data, basic diet orders, enteral and parenteral nutrition
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
12/10/2011

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Term
Enteral routes
Definition
into the GI system
oral and modified diets
oral supplements
tube feedings
Term
Parenteral routes
Definition
bypass the GI system
IV fluids
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN)
Term
NPO
Definition
food and lfuid contraindicated
Term
regular diet
Definition
can eat any food
Term
clear liquids
Definition
lack residue (juices without pulp such as apple, cranberry)
liquefy at room temp (jello)
tea
broth
clear soda
**this diet provides inadequate nutrition and must be for less than 48 hours
Term
full liquids
Definition
if unable to tolerate solids
clear liquids
milk
milk products that liquefy at room temp (ice cream, sherbet, pudding)
Term
soft diet
Definition
easily chewed
minimal fiber
require less energy to digest
good with difficulty chewing or lack teeth
Term
pureed or mechanical soft
Definition
softer
smooth
no chewing
blenderized soft diet
diced or ground foods
scambled eggs
Term
"diet as tolerated"
Definition
ability to tolerate will change
client preferences/nurse asst.
post-op=start clear->full->regular
Term
"BRAT"
Definition
bananas, rice, applesauce, toast
Term
Sodium restricted
Definition
CHF, CAD, HTN, liver and renal diseases
"no added salt" = 1000-1500mg/day
Term
Oral supplements
Definition
electrolyte solutions (pedialyte)
complete nutrition (ensure, pedasure, etc)
Term
enteral nutrition: tube feedings
Definition
direct delivery of nutrients into GI system, bypass mouth
indications: GI tract is not functional, oral intake is not feasible or not feasible in sufficient amounts
Term
Indications of enteral nutrition
Definition
decrease LOC (aspiration risk)
swallowing problem
esophageal obstruction
burns
major trauma
liver failure
malnutrition
Term
Enteral nutrition: GI access
Definition
nasal access (less than 6 weeks, short term)
nasogastric, -intestinal, -jejunal
direct access (long term)
gastrostomy
jejunostomy
direct access "button"
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