Nutrition and Hydration Management Flashcards
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A resident on a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL/day has already consumed 800 mL by noon. What should the CNA do?
Answer: Notify the nurse and document the intake so the team can plan remaining fluids
The CNA must notify the nurse and document the intake so the care team can manage the remaining fluid allowance safely.
Which food item would NOT be appropriate for a resident on a low-sodium diet?
Answer: Canned soup
Canned soups are typically very high in sodium and are generally restricted on low-sodium diets.
What does the abbreviation 'NPO' mean in relation to a resident's diet?
Answer: Nothing by mouth
NPO (nil per os) means the resident must receive nothing by mouth, including fluids and medications taken orally.
Signs of dehydration in a resident include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Increased skin turgor (elasticity)
Dehydration causes decreased skin turgor (skin tents when pinched), not increased elasticity.
A resident who is lactose intolerant should avoid which food on their meal tray?
Answer: Whole milk
Whole milk contains lactose, which a lactose-intolerant resident cannot properly digest, potentially causing GI distress.
When measuring a resident's fluid output, the CNA should measure:
Answer: All urine, emesis, wound drainage, and liquid stool
Total output includes all fluid leaving the body—urine, vomit, drainage, and liquid stool—to accurately assess fluid balance.
A resident's meal tray arrives and the CNA notices it does not match the diet listed on the resident's care plan. The CNA should:
Answer: Return the tray and contact dietary and the nurse before serving
Serving an incorrect diet can harm the resident; the CNA must return the tray and notify dietary and the nurse immediately.