22.1 Importance of Activity, Movement, and Alignment Activity, movement, and alignment are critical to an individual’s health and well-being. They require the coordinated effort of multiple organ systems, including bones, joints, muscles, and the nervous system. The physiology of activity, movement,…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: A functional performance activity, also called an activity of daily living (ADL), is an essential, routine task that most people can do independently most of the time. If…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: A profound interplay exists between physical activity and a person’s body, mind, and environment. For most people, much of the time, physical activity is beneficial. However, during…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: What do running, jumping, dancing, typing on a keyboard, and watching television have in common? All these activities require a complex interplay between the skeletal, muscular, and…
Figure 22.1 Activity, movement, and the capacity to care for oneself help determine a person’s functional ability. Activity and movement of any kind is beneficial, including chair yoga that incorporates gentle movements, stretches, and breathing exercises to promote flexibility, strength, and relaxation.…
Mr. Curtis is a 47-year-old patient admitted to the hospital with increased weakness, fatigue, and dehydration. His skin appears dry, and tenting occurs when skin turgor is evaluated. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for multiple myeloma and has experienced…
1. A nurse is teaching a patient with a nutritional deficit about nutrient-dense foods. What nutrient provides the most energy per gram of nutrient? 2. A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who is dehydrated. The nurse understands…
albuminthe most abundant protein circulating in the blood, with many functions within the body; used as a marker for protein statusbody imageperception a person has about their physical body, including any feelings associated with that perceptionbody mass index (BMI)a value…
21.1 Nutritional Concepts Good nutrition includes ingestion of quality macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. These provide adequate calories to meet the body’s daily energy needs. Dietary patterns also need to include adequate water regulation to maintain hydration balance and…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Nutritional assessment is an important skill in nursing. The assessment begins with the gathering of subjective data, focusing on individual lifestyle behaviors and underlying medical conditions. A…