1.The malnutrition of the patient is associated with chronic disease condition of primary tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
The signs and symptoms that support the malnutrition according to the ASPEN guidelines are
2.The signs and symptoms associated with dehydration are
3.The low levels of albumin and prealbumin is one of the typical marker to associate malnutrition .The typical laboratory vale which may be needed to determine inflammation is the level of CRP,ESR and procalcitonin.
4.The ensure plus supplement is indicated when a patient has severe weight loss ,low protein and low energy levels .Administration of this will help the patient to come out of malnutrition and lead to healthy weight gain .
The additional option to increase calorie and protein are
Malnutrition Patient Summary: Ali is a 68 yo. male admitted to acute care for possible dehydration,...
Patient Summary: Ali is a 68 yo. male admitted to acute care for possible dehydration, weight loss, generalized weakness, and malnutrition. History: pt Dx with squamous cell carcinoma of tongue five yrs ago. pt previously treated with radiation therapy—no treatment x 3 yrs. pt. states that he has lost over 27 kg (60 lb) in past 1-2 yr. He lost some weight when Dx with cancer 5 yrs. ago but steady at approximately 100 kg (220 lb) even after completing...
Patient Summary: Ali is a 68 yo. male admitted to acute care for possible dehydration, weight loss, generalized weakness, and malnutrition. History: pt Dx with squamous cell carcinoma of tongue five yrs ago. pt previously treated with radiation therapy—no treatment x 3 yrs. pt. states that he has lost over 27 kg (60 lb) in past 1-2 yr. He lost some weight when Dx with cancer 5 yrs. ago but steady at approximately 100 kg (220 lb) even after completing...
Case 3 Malnutrition Associated with Chronic Disease Objectives strategies for monitoring and evaluation- that addresses the nutrition diagnoses for After completing this case, the student will be able to: 1. Identify the signs and symptoms associated with malnutrition. 2. Discern the physiological differences among this case. Harry Campbell is a 68-year-old male admitted to acute care for possible dehydration, weight loss, generalized weakness, and malnutrition. starvation, chronic disease-related malnutri- tion, and malnutrition associated with acute disease. Develop a nutrition care...
Patient Description H C , 68 y.o., Male Height: 6’3” Current Weight: 156 lbs. (70.8 kg); UBW: 220 lbs. (99.8 kg), % Weight Change: 29.1%. Admitted to acute care for possible dehydration, weight loss, generalized weakness, and malnutrition. Ordered a mechanical soft diet and started on I.V. fluids. Patient was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of tongue five years ago. Patient previously treated with radiation therapy, but has had no treatment in the last 3 years. Five years ago, the...
Adam is a 68-year-old male admitted to the hospital with a 1-month history of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea resulting in weight loss and fatigue. He presents tachycardic with abdominal pain, fever, and chills. Adam is a retired engineer and lives at home with his wifeIt is now postoperative day 6/HD 12 and Adam remains in the ICU. He is currently receiving enteral nutrition support since postop day 3, which provides him with 1,700 calories and 100 g protein. Anthropometric Data:...
Answer the questions according to given case study- Adam is a 68-year-old male admitted to the hospital with a 1-month history of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea resulting in weight loss and fatigue. He presents tachycardic with abdominal pain, fever, and chills. Adam is a retired engineer and lives at home with his wife. Anthropometric Data: Height: 165 cm (65”) Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs) BMI: 27.5 kg/m2 Weight History Usual body weight: 82 kg (180 lbs) 1 year ago Biochemical...
Adam is a 68-year-old male admitted to the hospital with a 1-month history of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea resulting in weight loss and fatigue. He presents tachycardic with abdominal pain, fever, and chills. Adam is a retired engineer and lives at home with his wife. Anthropometric Data: Height: 165 cm (65”) Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs) BMI: 27.5 kg/m2 Weight History Usual body weight: 82 kg (180 lbs) 1 year ago Biochemical Data: Sodium 129 (135-145 mEq/L) Potassium 3.2 (3.6-5.0...
Mr. Angelo is a 65 year-old male admitted to the hospital as level 2 trauma with 40% total body surface area (TBSA) burns after being involved in a trailer fire. He is admitted to the surgical intensive care unit for management of his burn injury. Anthropometric Measurements: Height: 72” Weight 160 lbs NFPA: Poor skin turgor Burns involving entire face and body Laboratory values: Albumin 2.1 g/dL (normal 3.5 -5 g/dL) Prealbumin 12 mg/dL (normal: 18 -35 mg/dL) Diet: NPO....
NTR444/544: MNT-II In-Class Case Study Total: 8 points Mr. Neely is a 58-year-old male diagnosed with stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the right anterior tongue. The cancer has been found in the lymph but has not metastasized to other organs. The patient is s/p partial glossectomy with right neck dissection and PEG tube placement, currently post-op day 2. The dietitian has been consulted to manage enteral support. The patient reports a 24-pound unintentional weight loss in the last 3...
Brief Patient History: Mr. X is a 64-year-old male admitted to the unit with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) after emergent left (L)- sided heart catheterization/percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Past history includes diabetes mellitus type 2, heart failure, hypertension, and osteoarthritis. Home medications include furosemide Lasix), digoxin (Lanoxin), captopril (Capoten), carvedilol (Coreg), Byetta (exenatide), Glucophage (metformin), and Motrin (ibuprofen). Clinical Assessment: Twenty-four hours after admission to the unit, Mr. X is alert; oriented to person, place, and time; and pain free....