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What will take place over the next two weeks?
What will take place over the next two weeks?
In which week will the groups engage in Performance Testing?
In which week will the groups engage in Performance Testing?
Where can students find guidelines for performance testing and work in the Simulation Lab?
Where can students find guidelines for performance testing and work in the Simulation Lab?
Which chapter of Potter & Perry includes information on therapeutic diets?
Which chapter of Potter & Perry includes information on therapeutic diets?
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What is a feeding strategy for patients with dementia?
What is a feeding strategy for patients with dementia?
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What is a risk associated with dysphagia?
What is a risk associated with dysphagia?
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What are symptoms of aspiration pneumonia?
What are symptoms of aspiration pneumonia?
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What should be done in the case of choking due to airway obstruction?
What should be done in the case of choking due to airway obstruction?
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What is included in the assessment for oral care?
What is included in the assessment for oral care?
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What are the safety precautions for oral care?
What are the safety precautions for oral care?
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What is a key effect of medications on clients' nutrition?
What is a key effect of medications on clients' nutrition?
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What is NPO an abbreviation for?
What is NPO an abbreviation for?
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What should nurses frequently assess in clients?
What should nurses frequently assess in clients?
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What is a feeding strategy for patients with dysphagia?
What is a feeding strategy for patients with dysphagia?
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What is aspiration?
What is aspiration?
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What are oral care essentials?
What are oral care essentials?
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What is a key consideration for nurses when assessing nutrition?
What is a key consideration for nurses when assessing nutrition?
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Which resource provides guidelines for nurses to assess a client’s nutritional status?
Which resource provides guidelines for nurses to assess a client’s nutritional status?
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What is important for a balanced nutritional intake according to the text?
What is important for a balanced nutritional intake according to the text?
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What role do culture and nutrition play in food choices?
What role do culture and nutrition play in food choices?
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What does the Canadian Nutrition Screening Tool (CNST) help identify?
What does the Canadian Nutrition Screening Tool (CNST) help identify?
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What components are included in dietary history assessment?
What components are included in dietary history assessment?
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What are examples of different diet progressions and therapeutic diets mentioned in the text?
What are examples of different diet progressions and therapeutic diets mentioned in the text?
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How can nurses promote appetite according to the text?
How can nurses promote appetite according to the text?
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When can nurses assist clients with feeding according to the text?
When can nurses assist clients with feeding according to the text?
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What does the text mention as specific needs of visually impaired clients during feeding?
What does the text mention as specific needs of visually impaired clients during feeding?
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What is involved in nutritional assessment according to the text?
What is involved in nutritional assessment according to the text?
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What does the Canadian Dietary Guidelines for Health Professionals and Policy Makers include?
What does the Canadian Dietary Guidelines for Health Professionals and Policy Makers include?
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What are some risk factors for oral hygiene problems?
What are some risk factors for oral hygiene problems?
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What is recommended for individuals with dryness and inflammation of the oral mucosa?
What is recommended for individuals with dryness and inflammation of the oral mucosa?
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What should be considered when caring for a client living with dementia?
What should be considered when caring for a client living with dementia?
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What are special considerations for the unconscious client?
What are special considerations for the unconscious client?
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Why are older adults at risk for poor oral hygiene?
Why are older adults at risk for poor oral hygiene?
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What does the text discuss regarding meal assistance and dysphagia?
What does the text discuss regarding meal assistance and dysphagia?
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What is outlined in the specific protocol for performing mouth care for the unconscious or debilitated patient?
What is outlined in the specific protocol for performing mouth care for the unconscious or debilitated patient?
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What is recommended for those with stomatitis/xerostomia?
What is recommended for those with stomatitis/xerostomia?
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What is recommended for mucosal changes associated with aging and certain drugs?
What is recommended for mucosal changes associated with aging and certain drugs?
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What is the purpose of the Meal Assistance Virtual Gaming Situation Open Educational Resource mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Meal Assistance Virtual Gaming Situation Open Educational Resource mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary focus of the Performance Testing scheduled for Weeks #10 and #11?
What is the primary focus of the Performance Testing scheduled for Weeks #10 and #11?
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What is the key difference between the activities in Week #10 and Week #11 for the lab sections?
What is the key difference between the activities in Week #10 and Week #11 for the lab sections?
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What is the main purpose of the guidelines provided for students in the text?
What is the main purpose of the guidelines provided for students in the text?
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What are some warning signs of dysphagia?
What are some warning signs of dysphagia?
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What are symptoms of aspiration pneumonia?
What are symptoms of aspiration pneumonia?
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What is dysphagia?
What is dysphagia?
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What is aspiration?
What is aspiration?
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What are some feeding strategies for patients with dysphagia?
What are some feeding strategies for patients with dysphagia?
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What are emergency procedures for airway obstruction?
What are emergency procedures for airway obstruction?
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What is essential for oral care, including removing plaque, stimulating appetite, and reducing the risk of gum disease?
What is essential for oral care, including removing plaque, stimulating appetite, and reducing the risk of gum disease?
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What is involved in denture care to prevent warping and facilitate insertion?
What is involved in denture care to prevent warping and facilitate insertion?
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What are some symptoms of dysphagia?
What are some symptoms of dysphagia?
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What is a risk associated with dysphagia?
What is a risk associated with dysphagia?
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What is a key aspect of assessment for oral care?
What is a key aspect of assessment for oral care?
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What is the role of brushing and flossing in oral care?
What is the role of brushing and flossing in oral care?
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What is the primary focus of the Canadian Nutrition Screening Tool (CNST)?
What is the primary focus of the Canadian Nutrition Screening Tool (CNST)?
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What does the Canadian Dietary Guidelines for Health Professionals and Policy Makers emphasize?
What does the Canadian Dietary Guidelines for Health Professionals and Policy Makers emphasize?
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What does the term 'diet progression' refer to?
What does the term 'diet progression' refer to?
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What is involved in the nutritional assessment process according to the text?
What is involved in the nutritional assessment process according to the text?
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What is a key consideration for nurses when assessing nutrition?
What is a key consideration for nurses when assessing nutrition?
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What are some examples of cultural considerations in nutrition mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of cultural considerations in nutrition mentioned in the text?
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What is the role of nurses in promoting appetite according to the text?
What is the role of nurses in promoting appetite according to the text?
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What is emphasized in a balanced nutritional intake according to the text?
What is emphasized in a balanced nutritional intake according to the text?
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What does the Canada's Food Guide provide guidelines for?
What does the Canada's Food Guide provide guidelines for?
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What does the term 'dietary history assessment' include according to the text?
What does the term 'dietary history assessment' include according to the text?
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What is the purpose of the Canadian Nutrition Screening Tool (CNST)?
What is the purpose of the Canadian Nutrition Screening Tool (CNST)?
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What do the Canadian Dietary Guidelines for Health Professionals and Policy Makers emphasize regarding food consumption?
What do the Canadian Dietary Guidelines for Health Professionals and Policy Makers emphasize regarding food consumption?
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Study Notes
Oral Hygiene and Care for Vulnerable Clients
- Risk factors for oral hygiene problems include inability to perform oral hygiene effectively, dehydration, presence of tubes, medications, trauma to the mouth, immunosuppression, age-related changes, and specific health conditions.
- For mucosal changes associated with aging and certain drugs, more frequent mouth care and anti-infective agents are recommended.
- Recommendations for individuals with dryness and inflammation of the oral mucosa include more frequent mouth care, increased hydration, and the use of water-soluble lubricants.
- For those with stomatitis/xerostomia, gentle brushing and flossing, increased frequency of oral hygiene, hydration, and avoidance of alcohol and smoking are suggested.
- When caring for a client living with dementia, various assessment strategies and techniques are recommended, including assessing resident abilities, functional difficulties, and mouth condition, as well as using distraction and a two-person approach.
- Oral hygiene for the unconscious client includes precautions to prevent drying of mucous-thickened saliva, such as avoiding the use of fingers to hold the mouth open and assessing the gag reflex.
- Special considerations for the unconscious client include cleaning the mouth using a brush or toothette every 2 hours and checking the policy for using chlorhexidine.
- When performing mouth care for the unconscious or debilitated patient, a specific protocol is outlined, including the positioning for oral care, use of a toothbrush at a 45-degree angle, and monitoring of respirations.
- Older adults are at risk for poor oral hygiene due to factors such as edentulism, weakened periodontal membrane, chronic illnesses, ill-fitting dentures, weaker jaw muscles, decline in saliva secretion, and limited access to dental care.
- The text includes a discussion on meal assistance, dysphagia, and aspiration risk, addressing signs and symptoms of dysphagia, actions to create a safe environment, the purpose of examining the oral cavity for pocketing, and appropriate responses to coughing and requests to lie down.
- The text also includes a reflection on a game and considerations for future actions in a clinical setting when feeding a client with dysphagia.
- The content includes specific details on oral care for vulnerable clients, including the unconscious, elderly, and those living with dementia, as well as considerations for meal assistance and dysphagia management.
Nursing Care for Nutrition and Oral Health
- Medications and diagnostic tests can affect clients' ability to eat and swallow
- Nurses need to assess clients' nutritional status and plan interventions to improve appetite and dietary intake
- Feeding strategies for patients with dementia include verbal encouragement, determining favorite foods, and providing a quiet environment
- Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing and increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia
- Warning signs of dysphagia include coughing, abnormal movements of the mouth, and delayed swallowing
- Feeding strategies for patients with dysphagia include elevation of head, verbal coaching, and thickening of food
- Aspiration is the misdirection of secretions or gastric contents into the respiratory tract and is associated with aspiration pneumonia
- Symptoms of aspiration pneumonia include elevated respiratory rate, fever, cough, and chest pain
- Emergency procedures for airway obstruction include stopping feeding immediately and calling for help
- Assessment for oral care involves evaluating risk for aspiration, oral problems, and safety precautions for the caregiver
- Brushing and flossing are essential for oral care, including removing plaque, stimulating appetite, and reducing the risk of gum disease
- Denture care involves assessing fit, handling carefully, and storing properly to prevent warping and facilitate insertion
Nutrition and Nursing: Key Considerations
- Personal care assistants assist with meals and oral hygiene for clients
- Nurses integrate knowledge from various disciplines and patient input when assessing nutrition
- Professional standards like Canada's Food Guide provide guidelines for nurses in nutrition assessment
- Canada's Dietary Guidelines for Health Professionals and Policy Makers emphasize nutritious foods, limiting processed foods, and the need for food skills
- A balanced nutritional intake includes low sodium, high potassium, adequate calcium and vitamin D, and low saturated and trans fats
- Cultural considerations in nutrition include religious dietary restrictions and food preferences
- Dietary restrictions for Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, and other religions
- The Canadian Nutrition Screening Tool (CNST) helps assess nutritional risk
- Nutritional assessment involves anthropometry, laboratory tests, dietary and health history, clinical observation, and patient expectations
- Dietary history assessment includes food practices, allergies, symptoms, and chemical substances
- Diet progression and therapeutic diets include clear liquid, thickened liquid, full liquid, and various specialized diets
- Nurses promote appetite by creating a comfortable environment, providing oral hygiene, and assisting with feeding before, during, and after meals, including for visually impaired clients
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Test your knowledge of oral hygiene and care for vulnerable clients with this quiz. Explore recommendations for individuals with specific health conditions, considerations for clients living with dementia, and protocols for caring for unconscious or debilitated patients. Gain insights into meal assistance, dysphagia management, and creating a safe environment for clients with oral hygiene challenges.