Figure 18.1 The respiratory system and cardiovascular system together form the cardiopulmonary system. Nurses support patients’ respiratory needs in many ways, including by providing them with oxygen, as this critical care nurse is doing for a patient with COVID-19. (credit: “Navy Medical…
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…
17.1 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…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Sometimes dietary intake must be adapted to meet individual nutrient needs. This may include restricting or increasing specific nutrients in the diet. It may also include modifying…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Good nutrition is associated with a high quality of life. This is true for all people, whether young or old, wealthy or poor, athletic or sedentary. Nutrient-rich…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The science of nutrition has impacted clinical care in significant ways. As scientists learn more about the roles and uses of nutrients in health and medicine, new…
Figure 17.1 Proper nutrition, which includes a balanced diet, is linked to improved health and bodily functioning. (credit: “Fresh cut fruits and vegetables.jpg” by Peggy Greb, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public Domain) Chapter Outline 17.1 Nutritional Concepts 17.2 Factors Affecting Nutrition 17.3 Specialized Diets 17.4 Nutritional…
acute painpain that is short in duration and caused by an acute eventadjuvant analgesicmedication that is not classified as an analgesic but has been found to have an analgesic effect with opioidsaffective responsethe emotional interpretation of pain, such as how…
16.1 The Pain Process Pain can be classified and described in many different ways. The duration, location, and cause are all important factors when assessing and treating pain. The physiologic process of pain describes how the brain is alerted to painful…