Prevention
Overweight, alcohol consumption, Western diet and risky behaviors
What are contributing causes of cancer/HIV?
Results of disease or treatment. can be obstructive, metabolic and infiltrative.
What are oncologic/ cancer emergencies?
10 % weight loss over 6 months, muscle and fat depletion and unable to consume adequate calories/protein for normal function
What is malnutrition?
good mouth care, eat food at cold or room temperature, avoid Alcohol or acidic foods
What are interventions for mouth sores?
Plant based sweetener, lower incalories then sugar, and may have laxative effect
What is sugar alcohol?
maintain a healthy weight, be physically active, eat mostly plant-based diet
What are prevention guidelines of cancer
Abdominal distention, nausea, change in stool, absence bowel sounds and bad breath
What is a bowel obstruction?
Impairs uptake and utilization of nutrients, changes in metabolism and causes inflammatory response.
What is a tumor?
This can improve tolerance to treatment, immune function and promote wound healing as well as improve quality of life during palliative care.
What is nutrition therapy?
cheese omlette, shrimp salad and peanut butter and jelly sandwich are sources of which nutrient?
What is protein?
garlic and green tea
What are foods with antioxidant and antibiotic properties
Low BP, muffled heart sounds and distended neck veins.
Treatment includes Oxygen, IV fluids and vasopressin medications
What is pericardial effusion?
Caused by metastasis from Breast, Lung, Renal and Prostate cancer with demineralization of bone. Treatment includes 3 liters/ day of fluids and Bisphosphonate therapy.
What is Hypercalcemia?
Headache, blurry vision, symptoms of TIA/CVA, decreased peripheral perfusion are symptoms of which emergency?
What is leukocytosis?
Which system is being assessed in the A B C acronym?
What is Airway, breathing and circulation?
nutrition counseling includes avoid fresh fruits, salads, rw meats, tap water and fresh flowers
What are food & water borne sources of infection?
Occurs with 24-48 after start of chemotherapy, may result in renal failure and increased uric acid. Treatment includes IV fluids and Allopurinol.
What is tumor lysis syndrome?
Thick salvia, dry mouth, edema and dysphagia
What are side effects of Radiation treatment?
Flush out chemotherapeutic toxicity, maintain kidney function and prevent infection
What is the benefits of adequate hydration?
The physical assessment finding of hyperactive bowel sounds higher and absence of bowel sounds lower indicate which emergency?
What is bowel obstruction?
25-35 calories/kg and 1-2.5 g/ kg
What is the amount of calories and protein needed daily to maintain normal weight
This emergency is treated with fluid restriction, Lasix and IV 3% sodium chloride solution.
What is SIADH? {Syndrome of inappropriate ADH
A shift in metabolism, decreased desire to eat and response to early intervention.
What is anorexia?
This evaluation includes diet history, BMI, lab values and physical assessment.
What is a nutritional assessment?
Altered nutrition, less then body requirements and imbalanced nutrition
What are nursing diagnosis?