Pre-op diets
Helps to reduce bowel residue and minimize bowel movements before surgery.
Low-Residue Diet
After surgery, patients should focus on consuming foods high in this nutrient to support tissue repair and recovery.
what is protein?
Same as cardiac diet, with emphasis on increasing intake of potassium, calcium, and magnesium
what is DASH diet?
diuretics, ACE inhibitors, bananas
what is potassium?
sudden increase in weight gain and shortness of breath
what is fluid overload?
This type of food should be avoided before surgery to prevent excessive gas and bloating, which can interfere with anesthesia and digestion.
what are high-fiber foods?
Helps to prevent dehydration and provides some hydration and energy without putting stress on the digestive system.
Clear liquid
Emphasis on whole foods and portion control
Statins, calcium channel blockers, antiarrhythmics
Grapefruit
The AHA recommends limiting intake of this type of fat commonly found in processed and fried foods.
what is saturated fat?
This nutrient is crucial for maintaining hydration levels before surgery and promoting proper wound healing afterward.
what is water?
After surgery, patients should avoid consuming foods high in this type of fat, which can increase inflammation and delay healing.
what are trans and saturated fats?
For patients with HTN and those with excess fluid accumulations
what is salt-restricted diet?
This vitamin supplement is contraindicated in individuals taking certain medications, such as blood thinners, due to the risk of excessive bleeding.
What is vitamin K?
This type of diet, recommended before certain surgeries, restricts the intake of carbohydrates to induce a state of ketosis.
what is ketogenic diet?
Helps to improve recovery and reduce the risk of insulin resistance.
Carbohydrate Loading Diet
After surgery, patients may experience a decrease in appetite and energy levels, making it important to consume small, frequent meals and snacks that provide this nutrient for sustained energy.
what are carbohydrates?
Often prescribed for patients with GI disorders or excessive body weight
what is fat-restricted diet?
This food/supplement can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulants.
what is garlic, ginseng?
After surgery, patients may be advised to avoid consuming foods and beverages that are high in this substance, as it can cause dehydration and interfere with wound healing.
what is caffeine?
Patients undergoing surgery are often advised to follow a clear liquid diet for a specific period before the procedure. Name two reasons why this type of diet is recommended.
What are: 1. To minimize the risk of aspiration during anesthesia induction, as clear liquids are less likely to cause complications if regurgitated. 2. To ensure the gastrointestinal tract is adequately cleared of solid food particles, reducing the risk of complications such as delayed gastric emptying and aspiration pneumonia.
This mineral is important for wound healing and immune function, and deficiency may impair the body's ability to recover after surgery.
what is zinc?
Pt prescribed this diet need to avoid
Tomatoes
Potatoes
Oranges
Bananas
what is renal diet?
Tetracycline antibiotics
Dairy products
This type of diet, which emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods and limits added sugars and refined carbohydrates, is often recommended for overall health and may be beneficial before and after surgery.
what is a Mediterranean diet?