1) why a nurse initial assessment is so important to a patient's nutritional status? What should be considered.
2) How does the metabolism of each of the macronutrients affect a person with type 1 diabetes.
1)Nurse initial assessment is important because it will help us to determine why to include in the care plan of the patient.It is because it helps to know if the patient is suffering from malnutrition.Assesment helps so that we can question the reasons for the condition they are in and is in intentional or unintentional.If the patient is a type who eats balanced diet or mostly eat junk food.Initial assessment helps to know if the patient have any conditions which may affect their eating as if they can swallow without problem or they can eat big pieces of food without chocking or if they are in a condition which will need liquid foods instead of solid food etc.Initial assessment will help the patient because it will make a serious effect in their treatment and care.
2)The main challenge for the people suffering from type 1 diabetes is to achieve optimum glycemic control.Some foods when eaten will release high level of sugars sucha s carbohydrates.As we know carbohydrates are the main source of energy for our body after eating them our blood glucose level will increase and with patients with type 1 diabetes beta cells are not secreated by pancreas which will normally decrease glucose levels in blood.So metabolism of each of the micronutrients affect the the person who is suffering from type 1 diabetes.
1) why a nurse initial assessment is so important to a patient's nutritional status? What should...
explain why a nurse’s initial assessment is so important to a patient’s nutritional status. What should be considered?
Explain why a nurse’s initial assessment is so important to a patient’s nutritional status. What should be considered? Use evidence from one scholarly source.
Explain why a nurse’s initial assessment is so important to a patient’s nutritional status. What should be considered? Your patient's nutritional status has much to do with their health, well-being, and their healing process. So why is your initial assessment so important and related to their nutritional status. Make sure you include everything that should be considered, including any types of screening tools that can be used during the nursing assessment. It is appreciated if you provide evidence for your...
How does the metabolism of each of the macronutrients affect a person with type 1 diabetes? Use evidence from one scholarly source.
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