Nursing 1160A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Hemoglobin, Mastication, Ageusia
8 Dec 2016
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Food masticate bolus (what we swallow) stomach chym small intestine colon rectum anus. Unexpected things can arise in all phases of the digestive systems. Nursing assessment: ability to chew and taste (hypogeusia, ageusia, ability to swallow (dysphagia, hemoglobin (cbc) why, malabsorption problems, nature, consistency, frequency of bowel movements. Recommended 6-8 cups a day: do you feel any pain r/t to eating, if so, you know what you have to do! Hematemesis blood in vomit (red or darken [sitting there for: when you feel nauseated, do you vomit, if yes, what does it look like? (nature, volume, consistency, colour, frequency, timing?) Normal frequency of bm don"t exist, everyone has their own. Age: prevent constipation (bpg), ensure nutrients available. Diet: ensure diet rich in fibre. Psychological influences: assess and strengthen coping skills. Personal habits: understand/intervene: when compromised implement a routine (i. e. digital stimulation routine with paralyzed client)
