Dietary Intake Case Study
Dietary intake of the patient should be assessed first. Interviewing the patient on their food intake. Knowing what the patient takes will alert the nurse on what they will teach or encourage the patient on what to eat and how to limit certain amount of foods.
Referring to a dietician to help modify, formulate and individualize a dietary program will be beneficial. The patient's diet must be individualized. Patients differ; they had unique circumstances in terms of palatability, cost, comorbid medical conditions, and cultural eating habits.
Reporting any signs or symptoms of an infection or an inflammation.
Preventing infections through good hygiene practices.
Monitors monthly albumin level.
Alkali therapy usually consists of sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate (citrate is rapidly …show more content…
Closely monitor serum potassium levels.
Avoid NSAIDs (including COX-2 inhibitors) and herbal remedies. Prescribe a low-potassium diet and avoid potassium containingsalt substitutes.
The nephrologist may prescribe thiazide or loop diuretics (loop diuretics are indicated for GFR 5.5 mmol/L persists .
Cook with herbs and spices instead of salt
Read food labels and choose foods low in sodium.
Avoid salt substitutes and specialty low-sodium foods made with salt substitutes because they are high in potassium.
When eating out, ask for meat or fish without salt. Ask for gravy or sauce on the side; these may contain large amounts of salt and should be used in small amounts.
Limit use of canned, processed and frozen foods.
Understanding the terms:
Sodium Free - Only a trivial amount of sodium per serving.
Very Low Sodium - 35 mg or less per serving.
Low Sodium - 140 mg or less per serving.
Reduced Sodium - Foods in which the level of sodium is reduced by 25%.
Light or Lite in Sodium - Foods in which the sodium is reduced by at least
Referring to a dietician to help modify, formulate and individualize a dietary program will be beneficial. The patient's diet must be individualized. Patients differ; they had unique circumstances in terms of palatability, cost, comorbid medical conditions, and cultural eating habits.
Reporting any signs or symptoms of an infection or an inflammation.
Preventing infections through good hygiene practices.
Monitors monthly albumin level.
Alkali therapy usually consists of sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate (citrate is rapidly …show more content…
Closely monitor serum potassium levels.
Avoid NSAIDs (including COX-2 inhibitors) and herbal remedies. Prescribe a low-potassium diet and avoid potassium containingsalt substitutes.
The nephrologist may prescribe thiazide or loop diuretics (loop diuretics are indicated for GFR 5.5 mmol/L persists .
Cook with herbs and spices instead of salt
Read food labels and choose foods low in sodium.
Avoid salt substitutes and specialty low-sodium foods made with salt substitutes because they are high in potassium.
When eating out, ask for meat or fish without salt. Ask for gravy or sauce on the side; these may contain large amounts of salt and should be used in small amounts.
Limit use of canned, processed and frozen foods.
Understanding the terms:
Sodium Free - Only a trivial amount of sodium per serving.
Very Low Sodium - 35 mg or less per serving.
Low Sodium - 140 mg or less per serving.
Reduced Sodium - Foods in which the level of sodium is reduced by 25%.
Light or Lite in Sodium - Foods in which the sodium is reduced by at least