Guide RNSG 2205 Nursing Fundamentals Exam 6 Study Guide.
Guide RNSG 2205 Nursing Fundamentals Exam 6 Study Guide. Chapter 15: Nutrition • What is malnutrition? o A condition resulting from lack of proper nutrients in a diet. • What to do when feeding a client w/ Alzheimer’s/Dementia? o Know what you would do during feeding. • What types of fats can be included in the client’s diet? o Saturated, unsaturated, and trans • What vitamin must be included in a vegan diet? o Proteins, calcium, vitamins B12 and D, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. • Helping a visually impaired client when eating. o Know what you would do while feeding the client. • What are obese clients at risks for? o Higher incidence of heart and vascular, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. • Megadose of vitamins o Consuming megadose of vitamins (amounts exceeding those considered adequate for health) of vitamins and minerals can be dangerous. • Cholesterol is tested to assess for what risk? o Cardiac risk • Client teaching about xerostomia o Also known as dry mouth o It is common in older adults and is often caused by medications or the effects of disease.
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