nutrition
What is an important function of fiber in the diet?
promotes healthy bowel movements
Which diet plan would promote wound healing for a burn victim?
high protein
Needed for energy and insulation, can be found in olives and advocados.
fats
Rhythmic Contraction of intestinal smooth muscle that facilitate defecation
peristalsis
Blood in the stool.
melena
What is the importance of protein in the diet.
promotes healing, builds muscle
Tea, chicken broth, and popsicles are examples of what type of liquid diet?
clear liquid
What are the 13 essential nutrients required for growth and development.
vitamins
Urgent passage of watery stool and is accompanied by abdominal cramping.
diarrhea
A visual inspection of interior colon using a flexible lighted endoscope.
colonoscopy
What do carbohydrates do for the body?
provide fuel and energy
The nurse provides dietary teaching to a client with an elevated cholesterol level. Which food choices indicate that teaching has been effective
A. Pecan pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
B. Grilled chicken breast and steamed broccoli
C. Prime rib of beef with mashed potatoes and gravy
D. Fried turkey leg with cesar salad
B. Grilled chicken breast and steamed broccoli
There are 20 inorganic elements found in the earth, soil, and water, which are absorbed by plants and then ingested by humans through plant or animal foods, what are they called?
minerals
The loss of urine after coughing or sneezing.
stress incontinence
Occurs when large, hardened mass of stool interferes with defecation, making it impossible to pass feces voluntarily and is usually manually (digitally) removed by the nurse.
fecal impaction
The provider may check a patient's H&H or ferratin level if they suspect what nutritional deficit?
iron deficit anemia
All foods that are liquid at room temperature or melt at body temperature are permitted on which type of diet?
full liquid
The body is composed of 60-65% ___________.
water
Difficulty passing stools, less than 3 per week.
constipation
A surgically created opening to the ileum for passage of waste.
ileostomy
What should myplate.gov consist of, list foods and amounts.
1/4 protein, 1/4 whole grains, 1/2 fruits and vegetables, small amount fat
This diet is often used in the progression from a full liquid diet to a regular diet.
soft diet
These nutrients provide energy and support the growth and repair of tissues in your body; comprised of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
macronutrients
An excessive accumulation of intestinal gas.
flatulance
Greater than normal urinary elimination.
polyurination