This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Are there any abnormal labs that should be addressed to improve Mrs. Williams' overall health? ... (Read 104 times)

Pea0909berry

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
Are there any abnormal labs that should be addressed to improve Mrs. Williams' overall health? Explain the possible cause(s) for each abnormal lab result.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Identify two nutrition problems and develop a PES statement for each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

cat123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
Answer to Question 1

 Low Hgb, Hct, mean cell volume, mean cell Hgb, and mean cell Hgb content
- Due to her low consumption of iron-containing foods (e.g. meat); based upon her usual intake, her daily iron consumption is about 6 mg per day (below the RDA)
 Elevated RBC distribution
-
 Urinary ketones
- Because Mrs. Williams is starving, her metabolism is altered and her production of ketones (to supply her body with fuel) is elevated due to her inadequate energy intake

Answer to Question 2

Nutrition problems:
 Inadequate oral intake
 Inadequate energy intake
 Altered nutrition related lab values

 Inadequate fluid intake
Below are examples of PES statements for several of the problems stated above.
 Inadequate oral intake related to oral motor dysfunction, limited food preferences, and prolonged time needed to finish meals as evidenced by reported energy intake of 60 estimated needs and decreased growth velocity..
 Altered nutrition related lab values (vitamin D) related to inadequate intake, increased vitamin D metabolism secondary to Phenytoin use, and decreased sunlight exposure as evidenced by 25-hydroxyvitamin D level(16 ng/mL) indicative of clinical deficiency.
 Inadequate fluid intake related to limited beverage intake between meals as evidenced by dry skin/mucous membranes, pt meeting 70 estimated fluid needs per 24 hour recall, and elevated BUN..




Pea0909berry

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Excellent


xthemafja

  • Member
  • Posts: 348
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library