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Nutritional needs

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total energy expenditure   sum of all calories used.  
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6 classifications of nutrients   Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, Water, vitamins and minerals  
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Carbs   1g=4cal. All carbs convert to glucose.Excess glucose also converted to fat and is stored as triglycerides when glycogen stores are adequate  
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proteins   Vital “building blocks”. Animal (complete), plant (incomplete). 1g = 4 calories; RDA: 0.8 g/kg. Broken down and absorbed in the small intestine ⇨ liver Serum Albumin (total protein). Nitrogen balance  
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Fats (lipids)   Provides energy; aids in absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. 1g = 9 calories. Saturated(bad) vs. Unsaturated(good)  
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vitamins are essential   Needed for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Only small amounts required. Not made in the body; we get them from food/supplementation  
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water soluble vitamins   C and B complex vitamins  
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fat-soluble   Vitamins: A, D, E and K. Excess fat-soluble vitamins → stored in liver and adipose tissues; can be toxic  
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minerals   Provide structure within the body & regulate body processes; need very small amts.  
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Macrominerals (bulk)   Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride and sulphur  
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Microminerals (trace)   Iron, zinc, iodine, etc.  
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Maintaining Fluid Balance   Balance regulation, Average intake/output, Normal fluid losses, Measuring fluid balances, intake, Output, Weight  
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Factors Influencing Nutritional Needs   Developmental Age, Gender, Health Status, Economics, Religion/Culture  
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assessing nutritional risks   Monitoring food intake & labs, Measurement, Physical barriers  
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NPO   Before or after surgery, Medical/lab testing requirement, Severe N/V; Acute GI issue (ex. bowel obstruction), Comatose, Inability to chew or swallow safely  
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nutritional support   Enteral Nutrition -Entering stomach or small intestines Parenteral Nutrition-Intravenous  
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nasogastric tube (NG)   Small-bore tubing Short-term use-Decompression, Nutritional support. Risks: Aspiration  
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nasontestinal tube (NI)   Uses: Risk of aspiration, Bypass stomach, Delayed gastric emptying Risk: dumping syndrome  
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube (PEG)   Long-term support.  
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enteral nutrition nursing care   Check orders, Abdominal assessment, Confirm tube placement, Assess residual (as ordered), Patient positioning  
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checking for residual   Follow physician/dietitian order or facility policy, Prior to every feeding; if continuous then q 4-6 hrs, 200-250ml or >; ⇧ aspiration risk, Call physician if > 250ml residual, Flush after checking residual 30-60ml  
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monitor for complications   Aspiration, GI upset, diarrhea, Nasal erosion, Stoma infection, Extubation, Clogged tubing-MOST common  
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clogged tubing   lways flush w/30-60 ml H2O 1. After aspirating for pH (checking placement) 2. After checking residual 3. Before/after feeding or medication 4. At least q 4 hrs, if continuous feeding  
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