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Diets
Question | Answer |
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What disease would a Sodium Controlled diet be ordered for? | Cardiac Disease |
Define Dysphagia | Difficulty Swallowing |
What type of diet with have few if any restrictions? | Regular or house |
What type of diet might be ordered after surgery? | A Clear Liquid Diet |
What types of foods would be allowed on a clear liquid diet? | Water, apple or grape juice, gelatin, popsicles, gingerale |
What types of foods would be allowed on a Full Liquid Diet? | All food from the clear liquid, any food that is liquid at body temperature: custard, ice cream, egg nog, pudding, sherbet |
What types of foods would be omitted on a soft diet? | Meat and shellfish with tough connective tissue, coarse cereals, rich desserts, fried foods, raw veggies nuts, coconuts |
What type of diet is ordered for the overweight person? | Low Calorie or calorie controlled |
What foods would be avoided on a low calorie diet? | Butter, cream, whole milk, cream soups or gravies, sweet soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, salad dressings, fatty meats, candy and rich desserts |
What type of diet would be ordered for an underweight person, or someone with hyperthyroidism or cancer? | High Calorie |
What types of foods would be given for a high calorie diet? | Extra protein and carbs. |
What type of diet would be given to a person with atherosclerosis and/or heart disease | Low Cholesterol |
What foods are limited on a low cholesterol diet? | Foods high is saturated fats: beef, liver, pork lamb, egg yolk, cream, cheese, natural cheeses. shellfish, whole milk, coconut and palm oils |
What type of diet would a person with gallbladder and liver disease be on? | Fat Restricted or Low-Fat Diet |
What foods are restricted on a low fat diet? | Avoid cream, whole milk, cheese, fats, fatty meats, rich desserts, chocolate, fried foods, salad dressings, nuts, and coconut |
What type of diet would an individual with certain kidney diseases be on? | Low protein |
A person with ulcers or other digestive disorders may be ordered this type of diet | Bland |
What foods are avoided on a bland diet? | Avoid coarse foods, fried foods, highly seasoned foods, pastries, raw fruits and veggies, alcohol, carbonated beverages, nuts, coffee, tea, smoked and salted meats and fish. |
If the amount of fluid taken in exceeds the amount put out. this will result | Edema |
If the fluid output exceeds intake, this will occur | Dehydration |
Individuals with digestive and rectal diseases such as colitis or diarrhea will be ordered this type of diet | Low Residue |
What foods are restricted or low residue diet? | Eliminates or limits foods high in bulk or fiber such as raw fruits and veggies, whole grains and cereals, nuts, seeds, beans and peas, coconut, and fried foods |
The average adult requires how many milliltters of water per day | 1500 to survive |
Water requirements are increased under what circumstances? | The water requirement increases with: Hot weather Exercise Fever and illness Excess fluid losses |
NPO | Nothing by mouth (NPO): the person cannot eat or drink anything. |
If a person has thickened liquids ordered, it is ok to use regular tap water to brush when brushing their teeth? | No, the water must be thickened to the prescribed consistency |
When are between meal nourishment served? | When they arrive on the unit |
What steps should be taken when preparing ice water? | Use a scoop when getting the ice out of the container. The scoop should not be stored in the ice bin. |