Nutritional Deficency
Reason to start D10 if TPN is out
Hypoglycemia
Citrus fruits, papaya, kiwi, broccoli
Foods rich in vitamin C
Nutrition via a tube
Enteral feeding
Nose to Ear to Xiphoid Process
How to Measure NG tube
Assessment of diet habits
Food diary and patient information
Inflammation in mouth caused by iron deficiency
Glossitis
Normal BMI
Less than 25
Formula Intolerance
Diarrhea
Gold standard to verify NG placement
XRay
Has collaborative effect with calcium
Vitamin D
Teen pregnancy
Risk for nutrition deficiency
Total fat intake daily
20%-35%
First intervention prior to Enteral feeding
Check residual
Instruct to take deep breath and hold
NG removal
What are Milk and meats
High phosphorous foods
Signs of malnourishment
Loosing hair
Objective data such as weakness, decreased BP and decreased respirations
Important safety intervention
Raise HOB up to 45degrees
How to manage medications for NG tube
Change to liquid if possible
Treatment for Anorexia and Bulimia
Dictated by each individual
Malnourishment signs
Muscle Wasting
Non-biased nursing assistance, culture, Dietician consult
Nutrition assessment considerations
Intermittent Feeding intervention
Raise HOB to 45 degrees
The residual amount to allow feeding
250 mL
Risk for hypercalcemia
immobility