Nutrition & Dietary Management in Healthcare Flashcards
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A patient with celiac disease asks what foods to strictly avoid. The nurse's BEST response includes avoiding:
Answer: Foods containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley)
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten found in wheat, rye, and barley, requiring strict lifelong avoidance.
A patient receiving enteral tube feeding develops diarrhea. What is the FIRST nursing action?
Answer: Assess rate, formula concentration, and medication interactions
The first step is to assess possible causes such as infusion rate, hyperosmolar formula, or medications (e.g., sorbitol-containing drugs) before intervening.
Which condition increases a patient's caloric and protein needs significantly above baseline?
Answer: Major burns covering >20% TBSA
Major burns dramatically increase metabolic rate and protein catabolism, requiring caloric intake up to 2–3 times the normal baseline for wound healing.
A patient following a Mediterranean diet is likely consuming high amounts of which type of fat?
Answer: Monounsaturated fats (olive oil)
The Mediterranean diet is rich in monounsaturated fats, primarily from olive oil, which are associated with cardiovascular health benefits.
A patient with gout is counseled on dietary modification. Which food should the nurse instruct the patient to LIMIT?
Answer: Organ meats and shellfish
Organ meats and shellfish are high in purines, which are metabolized to uric acid and can trigger gout flares.
A nurse is educating a pregnant patient about folic acid. Why is adequate folic acid intake especially critical during the first trimester?
Answer: It reduces the risk of neural tube defects in the developing fetus
Adequate folic acid in early pregnancy is essential for proper neural tube closure; deficiency is a leading cause of spina bifida and anencephaly.