DIET ORDERS
The rule to independently order patients diets without requiring supervision or approval applies to these people.
Who are RDs?
Any protein-rich food should be discarded if left at room temperature after this amount of time.
What is two hours?
The most common carbohydrate used in PN is this.
What is dextrose monohydrate?
These formulas are composed of intact nutrients that require a functioning GI tract for digestion and absorption of nutrients
What are standard formulas?
This diet is ordered after surgery.
This diet is used to reduce risks of chronic diet-related diseases.
What is a regular diet?
This outbreak occurs when two or more individuals have the same symptoms over the same period.
What is a foodborne outbreak?
It is important this is used for protein synthesis.
What are amino acids?
Best suited only for administration by tube.
What are elemental formulas?
These patients can often chew solid or soft foods.
What are edentulous patients?
Qualitative diets contain these modifications.
What is consistency, texture or nutrients?
Animal foods of beef, pork, lamb and poultry are not eaten.
What are Eastern religions?
These must be monitored carefully to prevent overfeeding and underfeeding.
What are magnesium, phosphate and potassium requirements?
These products are used for patients with abnormal bowel regulation.
What are fiber-containing products?
What is 24 hours?
Modifications in number or size of meals served.
What are quantitative diets?
Enhancement of meals with these increases the intake of those individuals who have lost their sense of smell or taste.
What are simple herbs and spices?
Additives that may benefit certain patients.
What are antioxidants, probiotics, and glutamine?
Hypercaloric formulas meet these demands.
What are higher protein demands?
Butter, margarine, gravies, sugar or honey may be added to foods for this purpose.
What is increasing energy density?
Regular, general or house diet.
What are the basis for the diet order?
Food temperatures should be maintained at these levels.
What is less than 40 degrees fahrenheit or more than 140 degrees fahrenheit?
Water, amino acids, dextrose, electrolytes, vitamins and trace elements.
What are components of parenteral nutrition solutions?
Modular formulas provide this amount of energy.
What is 3.8 to 4 kcal/mL?
Patients wishing to follow this type of plan should consult a RD.
What is a vegetarian diet?