Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
This type of nutrition is preferred when the GI tract is functional and intact.
What is enteral nutrition?
A safe and realistic weight loss goal is this many pounds per week.
What is 0.5 to 1 pound per week?
This water-soluble vitamin must be consumed daily because the body doesn't store it.
What is vitamin C or B-complex?
When caring for a client with diarrhea on tube feedings, this is the first thing a nurse should assess.
What are the client’s medications?
This calorie deficit is typically needed to lose one pound of fat
What is 3,500 calories?
Long-term megadoses of folic acid may mask a deficiency in this nutrient.
What is vitamin B12?
This is the only medication commonly added directly to TPN to manage a metabolic complication
What is regular insulin?
This modest percentage of weight loss can significantly improve blood pressure and insulin sensitivity.
What is 5–10%?
This mineral can become deficient when zinc intake is excessive.
What is copper?
This central lab value is used to assess whether a client is receiving adequate protein through parenteral nutrition
What is albumin?
This behavior change—related to shopping—can help clients stick to a weight loss plan.
What is developing a grocery list?
This mineral aids in iron absorption and is often found in citrus fruits.
What is vitamin C?
This is the percentage of dextrose in a solution above which central line administration is required.
What is 10%
This tool can help visualize portion sizes and guide daily balanced meals.
What is MyPlate?
Severe protein deficiency can also cause a deficiency in this sulfur-containing nutrient.
What is sulfur?