NURS 361 Study Guide - Human Body Weight, Lipid Profile, Skin Fold
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Chapter 21 assessing clients with nutritional and gastrointestinal disorders. *review of anatomy and physiology of gi tract. pp 610-612. *attention to accessory digestive organs the liver, gallbladder and pancreas pp. Obese more then 20% over ideal body weight. Morbid obesity more than 100% over ideal body weight. Chapter 22 nursing care of clients with nutritional disorders. Definitions: overweight less than 20% over ideal body weight. Dx tests to determine cause of obesity. Heredity 1 obese parent = 40% chance, 2 obese parents = 80% chance. Environment fast food increased calories, increased processing. Nursing dx imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements. Medications (weight loss meds have short-term benefits with vast side effects) Bariatric - (people who undergo gastric bypass regain the weight within 2. *major lifestyle changes are the only permanent solution years on average) Fluid and dietary management - calorie count determined by registered dietician; small, frequent feedings.
