Author Question: When Mr. Walker is cleared for an oral diet by the SLP and physician, what information would you use ... (Read 38 times)

RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

When Mr. Walker is cleared for an oral diet by the SLP and physician, what information would you use to determine the appropriate oral diet order? What guidelines would you use to determine when Mr. Walker can be weaned from his enteral feeding?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Are there any other abnormal labs that should be addressed to improve Mr. Gupta's overall cardiac health? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?

momtoalll · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Based upon the SLP's and physician's assessment/evaluation of the level of dysphagia Mr. Walker is experiencing, the RD should provide an appropriate diet to meet those needs.
Mr. Walker can be weaned from his enteral feeding when he meets 60 of his needs by mouth.

Answer to Question 2

Mr. Gupta has elevated total cholesterol, high LDL, and high triglycerides.
These values indicate that he is at high risk for heart disease, atherosclerosis, and their subsequent complications.