Nutrition, It Does a Body Good
Name the three macronutrients
carbs, protein, and fat
Colostomy ends in the _____, ileostomy ends in the _____. How can you tell the difference?
colon, ileum; the consistency of stool
What component of blood acts as the "glue" in the cardiac/respiratory best friend relationship?
hemoglobin
You note on your client's chart they have OSA. Your patient continues to be lethargic, moody, and exhibiting difficulty staying on task.
What is your patient's problem?
sleep deprivation, most likely not using a CPAP
Nearly half of all Americans aged 75 and older have this vision impairment.
Cataracts
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, K
A client is c/o constipation for 5 days after starting semaglutide. What will the nurse assess?
bowel sounds
Many respiratory conditions present with the same symptomology. What three s/s should stand out to the nurse as a COPD client?
clubbed fingernails, barrel chest, tripod position
acupuncture, thermotherapy, massage, yoga, healthy diet, eliminating caffeine and electronic devices before bed, diary of sleep habits
Name the four cranial nerves whose function is for eye sight.
Nerve II - optic
III - Oculomotor
IV - Trochlear
VI - Abducens
This mineral's function is to contract muscle and aid in nerve transmission and your immune system
Magnesium
How does immobility affect urinary incontinence?
unable to get to bathroom; decreased muscle tone
Your COPD patient is adamant they NEED 5L O2 NC to maintain their SpO2 at 99%. What will you, the nurse, educate your patient on?
there are many:
O2 toxicity, O2 requirements for COPD patients, O2 limits, SpO2 target
constant fatigue, physical and mental problems, memory and concentration issues, poor wound healing, and weakened immune system.
You have a 45 yr old client with c/o blurred vision and seeing spots. What important health history assessment question are you going to ask your client?
Do you have diabetes?
A patient comes to you with swollen, bleeding gums, blue spots on their skin, brittle hair, and multiple wounds in various stages of non-healing.
Name that deficiency.
Vitamin C
What is the minimum urinary output per hour the nurse should be monitoring for?
30 mL/hr for 2 hours
The nurse has a client with a chest tube. They monitor and record the drainage (color, consistency, amount, etc.), the drainage system is below the patient, the tubing is not kinked and the connection is intact and secured with tape, water seal is good with no bubbles. What does the nurse still need to assess?
breath sounds, SpO2, and respiratory effort.
Your client asks you the best way to prevent contracting and/or spreading an infectious disease.
effective hand hygiene
A nurse is orienting the client to the room, keeps the room uncluttered with personal items and call light within reach, and has made sure the IV pole and tubing is easy to maneuver. These are examples of what?
What food source would you instruct your client to increase to replenish their phosphorus?
eggs, fish, poultry, milk
Dehydration is a beast! It can lead to skin breakdown, fatigue, and poor skin turgor. What would you expect to see in the client's VS?
tachycardia, hypotension, hyperthermia
Left-sided heart failure affects the Left ventricle and s/s manifest in the ______.
Right-sided heart failure affects the Right ventricle and s/s manifest in the ______.
L (pumps to body) effects the lungs;
R (pumps to lungs) effects the body (edema).
Alcohol-based (60%+) hand sanitizer is an effective alternative to handwashing, unless you are exposed to this type of bacteria ..
bacteria-produced spores like Clostridium difficile
What is sensory overload? AND what would you do as the nurse for your patient in an instance of sensory overload?
stimuli at a rate and intensity beyond the brain's ability to process it; decrease the stimulation, including limiting visitors.