An example of a common cause of iatrogenic malnutrition is a. ...

[joe]

An example of a common cause of iatrogenic malnutrition is
 
  a. scheduling of daily tests that prevents the patient from eating meals.
  b. family members and friends bringing pa-tients food from home.
  c. small portion sizes of hospital food and absence of snacks.
  d. errors in ordering and delivery of meals for hospital patients.

Question 2

When helping to develop a diet for a client with constipation, the nurse should stress the need for:
 
  1. High fiber and adequate fluid. 2. Stool softeners and laxatives on a daily basis. 3. Avoidance of fruits and vegetables. 4. Addition of white bread, white rice, and peeled potatoes.

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Answer to Question 1

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A common cause of iatrogenic malnutrition is scheduling frequent tests that require patients to fast before the test and that may continue through the next meal time. It is not uncommon for patients to miss breakfast because they need to fast, to miss lunch because they are having a test, and to be too tired to eat very much at dinner. Bringing food from home may help prevent mal-nutrition. Hospital portion sizes are usually appropriate and extra food and snacks can be ordered if needed. Errors in ordering and delivering patient meals are rare.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The goal of nutritional therapy for constipation is to maximize the intake of dietary fiber and fluids to promote normal intestinal transit. Stool softeners and laxatives should be used sparingly and only as needed, since a balanced nutritional intake contains the necessary fiber to promote normal bowel movements. The addition of natural dietary fiber such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes should be encouraged. Highly processed foods such as white bread, white rice, and peeled potatoes should be avoided.