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Impact of malnutrition - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Low mood

Weight loss

Low energy

Muscle wasting

Increased risk of fractures

Increased risk of hospital admissions

Confusion

Infections

Reduced independence

Increased risk for falls

Reduced mobility



Risks associated with obesity - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Type 2 DM

Dyslipidemia

Cancer

Mood disorders

Heart disease

Reproductive disorders

Liver disease

,Hypertension



Promotion of normal elimination - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔(POOPER
SCOOP)

Position (upright, sitting)

Outpput (adequate hydration)

Offer fluids

Privacy

Exercise

Report results



Size (amount)

Consistency

Occult blood

Odor

Peristalsis



Foods that prevent constipation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Fresh fruit

Whole wheat toast



Expected findings with prolonged diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Hypotension

Elevated temperature

Poor skin turgor

,GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Acid splashing in esophagus, burning tissue



Risks for GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Obesity

Smoking

Pregnancy

Drinking alcohol

Acidic foods



Gastric reflux - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Lower esophageal sphincter open
allowing acid reflux



GERD ssx - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Heart burn

Abdominal cramping

Nausea/vomiting

Tooth decay



GERD trigger foods - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Foods difficult to digest

Gas forming foods

GMO foods

Things that relax LES (spicy, acidic, ETOH)

Refined carbohydrates

, Food additives

Acid containing foods

Mint

Sugar alcohols

Too much sugar



Goals for tx of GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Eliminate symptoms

Heal esophageal mucosa

Maintain remission for a lifetime

Manage or prevent complications



Nursing care for GERD - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Sit patient up during and
after meals

Tums/Antacids

H2 receptor blockers

PPIs



Tums/Antacids - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Neutralize pH



H2 receptor blockers - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Pepcid

Decreases acid production



PPIs - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Blocks proton pumps to block acid

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