Question

1. During our assessment, we identified Hilda was at risk for malnutrition. However, we did not have any information in the case study about subcutaneous fat or muscle loss. Explain how you would assess subcutaneous fat and muscle loss in Hilda.
2. Knowing Hilda is at risk for malnutrition, once an oral diet is resumed, what intervention steps would the doctor, nurse, and dietitian put into practice to help Hilda reach a goal of consuming >75% of meals? Please identify one intervention step for each of the health care professionals (Doctor, Nurse, Dietitian).

Answer 1

#. To diagnose subcutaneous fat loss assess for the following :-

-observation of areas where adipose tissue is normally present

-loss of fullness or areas with loose or hanging skin

-hollowing of orbital fat pads

To diagnose muscle loss assess the following areas :-

- temples

- shoulders

- clavicles

- scapular region

- hands

- quadriceps

#. Interventions made to help Hilda reach a goal of consuming >75% of meals are :-

Physician - to plan what type of diet she should have in consultation with the dietician according to her disease condition .

Nurse - implementation of the diet plan , providing emotional and psychological support, helping her to adhere to the diet plan

Dietician - planning the diet for hilda, making a diet according to the likes , cultures etc of Hilda.

Answer 2

This is the professor of HUN2202. Students, do not use this answer as we need more details. Please use your textbook and resources in the module (assessing for malnutrition pdf would be a good start). 

Answer 3

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