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Vitamins, Minerals, Diets, etc.

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Folic Acid Sources   Green leafy veggies, Dried peas & beans, liver, seeds, orange juice, cereals & breads  
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Pernicious Anemia   Caused by lack of protein....most common form of vit B12 deficiency  
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Anemia   Reduction of RBC's  
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In clientsd with HIV/AIDsm provide high protein amounts of ...   1.2 - 2.0 g/kg  
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In clients with HIV/AIDs, increase caloric needs from:   35 - 45 cal/kg.  
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Cancer can affect nutritional status how...   anorexia, increase in metabolism, negative nitrogen balance  
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ARF - Acute Renal Failure   An abrupt, rapid decline in renal function.  
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What must be restricted in ESRD?   Phosphorus  
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Dietary therapy for Pre-ESRD is to...   preserve remaining function by limiting the intakek of protein and phosphorus.  
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Saturated fat should account for how much total calories?   10%  
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Dawn Phenomenon   Elevation of blood glucose around 0500 to 0600 a.m. (Results of overnight release of growth hormone.  
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Somagyi's Phenomenon   Morning hyperglycermia in response to overnight hypoglycemia  
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Glucose level that requires immediate reation?   70 mg/dl or lessor higher than 250mg/dl  
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Hyperglycemia   Abnormally high glucose level.  
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Hypoglycemia   Abnormally low glucose level.  
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Types of Diabetes   Type One, Type Two, Gestational  
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Risk factors for malnutrition   Biophysical, Psychological, Socioeconomical  
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Differences in nitrogen balance   normal is =sick is -growing is +  
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How much of tal dietary intake should be from lipids?   20 - 35%10% min. for brain function  
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Due to high content of destro, what should the nurse check?   Glucose level  
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Catabolism   breaking down of substances  
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Anabolism   Building up of substances  
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Fiber   The substance in plant foods that is indigestible. Categorized as a carbohydrate but does not provide energy.  
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Signs of Malnutrition   Dry, brittle hair / poor wound healing / lack of sq. fat or muscle wasting / abnormal cardiovascular measurements / general weakness or impaired condition / low albumin levels  
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# of glasses of water to drink each day to maintain fluid balance   6 - 8  
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BMI   Indicates body fatness  
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MBR   Rate at which food energy is burned  
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BMR   Amt. of energy used at rest  
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Metabolic Rate   Rate at whch food energy is burned  
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Metabolism   The sum of all chemical processes that occur on a cellular level in order to maintain homeostasis  
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What is assessed for proper hydration   skin turgor, mental status, orthostatic blood pressures, urine output/concentration, moistness of mucous membranes  
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Balanced Input/Output Ratio   1:1  
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Recommended adult fluide intake   Men, 3-4 L/dayWomen, 2-3 L/day  
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Iron food sources   Organ meats, egg yolks, whole grains, green leafy veggies.  
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Iodine   Used for synthesis of thyroxine. Def. causes a goiter.  
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How many calories per gram of energy does each source of nutrition give you?   Proteins -4,k Carbs -4, Lipids -9  
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What is left in the blood when R & W blood cells are removed?   Plasma, Proteins, Platelets  
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Enteral Nutrition   Used when the patient is unable to consume adequate nutrients and calories.  
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Minerals   Used at every cellular level for metabolic exchanges.  
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Mineral Categories   7 Major Minerals and 10 Trace Elements  
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Lipids   Chemical group of fats  
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Lipids/Fats   Triglycerides, Phospholipids, sterols, saturated and unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, Essential fatty acids  
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VLDL   Carries triglycerides to tissue  
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LDL   Carries cholesterol to tissues  
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HDL   Removes excess cholesterol from tissues  
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Proteins   Organic compounds made of amino accids - provided by plant and animal tissue.  
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3 types of proteins   Complete, Incomplete, Complementary  
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Amino Acids   Building blocks of proteins and muscle tissue  
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Glycogen   Stored carboohydrate energy source fouind in the liver and muscles.  
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Classified Carbohydrates   Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides  
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Of the carbohydrates that are eaten, how many are absorbed...   80-95%  
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Albumin   Protein made in the liver.  
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What is needed for growth and the healing process?   Amino Acids - 9 essential from foods and 13 non-essential from the body.  
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Dutritive Sources   Carbs/Fiber, Protein, Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals, Electolytes, and Water  
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Vitamins   Organic Components in food that are needed in very small amounts for growth and for maintaining good health.  
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How many essential vitamins?   13  
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2 classes of vitamins   Water Soluble and Fat Soluble  
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