Nutrition Chapter 35 Prep-U Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the nurse inform the mother about introducing solid foods to her 6-month-old infant?

New foods should be introduced one at a time for a period of five to seven days. (correct)

A new solid food should be introduced daily to the infant's diet for a week.

Adding solid foods is fine at this age, but avoid iron-fortified foods.

It is too early to add solid foods to the infant's diet.

What intervention should the nurse perform to stimulate a client's appetite?

Offer larger meals and encourage the client to eat as much as is comfortable.

Reduce the frequency of meals.

Offer nutritional supplements and explain the potential benefits of each.

Try to ensure that the client's food is attractive and sufficiently warm. (correct)

What is a major reason for recommending a high fiber diet for a client with influenza?

Production of hemoglobin to carry oxygen to tissues

Promotion of energy storage in adipose tissue

Maintenance of normal bowel elimination (correct)

Regulation of osmotic pressure in the blood

What is the average dietary nutrient intake level that meets the nutritional requirement of almost all healthy people?

RDA level Signup and view all the answers

Which food is considered a complex carbohydrate?

Bread Signup and view all the answers

What state is the older adult client in if they consume less than 300 calories per day and have a large amount of interstitial fluid?

Negative nitrogen balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for nutritional therapy administered via a central vein?

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Signup and view all the answers

Which supplement is most likely causing severe flushing and itching after ingestion?

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Study Notes

Introduction to Infant Nutrition

Introduce solid foods to infants between 4 to 6 months of age.
New foods should be added one at a time, with a five to seven-day interval to identify potential allergic reactions.
Iron-fortified foods are recommended for infants when introducing solids.

Stimulating Appetite in Clients

Enhance food presentation by making it visually attractive and serving it warm to stimulate appetite.
Smaller, more frequent meals are preferable to larger, less frequent meals for appetite development.
Nutritional supplements can be offered but are not primarily effective for increasing appetite.

Importance of Fiber in Diet

A high fiber diet helps maintain normal bowel elimination and stimulates peristalsis.
Dietary fiber provides minimal energy, while proteins play roles in hemoglobin production and insulin regulation.
Fats are important for energy storage and vitamin absorption but do not influence bowel health.

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

The RDA is the average dietary intake that meets the nutritional needs of almost all healthy individuals within a specific age and gender group.

Sources of Complex Carbohydrates

Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as bread, cereals, rice, pasta, and legumes, which provide sustained energy.

Understanding Nitrogen Balance

Negative nitrogen balance occurs when nitrogen excretion surpasses intake, commonly seen in individuals with severe dietary restrictions or malnutrition.

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

TPN is a form of nutritional therapy that bypasses the gastrointestinal system, administered directly into a central vein, suitable for patients unable to consume food orally.
PPN serves patients requiring supplemental nutrients through a peripheral vein.

Side Effects of Niacin Supplements

Niacin can cause side effects such as severe flushing and itching, occurring typically within an hour of ingestion.

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Test your knowledge on nutritional guidelines for infants with these flashcards. Learn about the appropriate timing for introducing solid foods and best practices from healthcare professionals. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of infant nutrition.