ATI Nutrition Exam Study Guide

• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (eyes) o Increase lutein (carotenoid found in vit A) foods - kale, spinach, collards, mustard greens o Increase antioxidants, vit E & B12 • Anorexia nervosa o Weight pt. DAILY @ the same time o Stay w/ pt. during and 1hr after meal (prevent vomit) o RN sched meals o Privileges based on direct wt. gain • Atorvastatin o Lipitor (tx high cholesterol) o Okay to take w/ OJ, coffee, milk o Contraindicated w/ grapefruit juice (clinical signs (cx) increased serum level) • Braden scale o Very poor (1) very poor nutrition o Probably inadequate (2) 1⁄2 meals & sometimes sup o Adequate (3) >1/2 & refuses sometimes o Excellent (4) eats q meal & between meals • Breast feeding o No water f/ baby ONLY milk o No sup formula d/t nipple confusion o Feed on demand x8-12/day o x5min feed on each breast 1st day after birth o breast milk is all that is needed f/ 1st 6mo (nutritionally complete) o no cow's milk until 1yr o cottage cheese is a complete protein, eat when lactating o incomplete proteins - legumes, peanut butter, & whole grain cereal o storage - discard after feeding (cannot refreeze/use), store f/ 6-12mo, do not thaw in microwave • Bronchitis o Enteral feeding - high protein, fat, & calorie; low carbs (breakdown prod CO2) • Calcium o Almonds highest o Yogurt 315mg o Cheese 214mg o Egg 25mg o Spinach 122mg