Describe the process of a focused assessment of the upper gastrointestinal tract for a client, including relevant measurements and subjective data.
What will be an ideal response?
Assess the client's history: socioeconomic status, education, food security, support systems, and medical and health history for the client and family.Anthropometric measurements include height, weight, highest weight, and BMI.Biochemical data includes protein levels, electrolytes, hemoglobin, BUN, and creatinine.Nutrition-focused physical findings include head and neck physical assessment, signs of malnutrition, dehydration, or other illnesses affecting nutrition.Food-nutrition related history includes changes in intake, ability to chew, nausea or vomiting, difficulties with feeding self, food allergies and preferences, cultural practices, eating patterns, and previous nutrition education.
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Answer questions 1-10 based on the "Marcie" case study information below. Marcie is a 25-year-old, sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall, weighs 150 pounds, and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating). Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected, so she had a health assessment done. The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood
cholesterol of 238 mg/dL, triglycerides of 331 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol of 205 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 33 mg/dL, fasting blood sugar of 152 mg/dL, and resting blood pressure of 145/76 mm Hg. Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705, Calorie need of 2,241, protein intake of 84 grams, fiber intake of 18 grams, cholesterol intake of 433 mg, and sodium intake of 3,885 mg. Marcie's fasting blood sugar level may indicate diabetes.? Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Absorption of minerals is generally ____
A) low and well regulated B) low and unpredictable C) high and well regulated D) high and unpredictable
Overhydration can lead to hyponatremia
Indicate whether statement is true or false.
Name and describe the functions of three major hormones involved in digestion and absorption. Include a discussion of the feedback mechanisms that regulate hormone secretion