Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than body requirement related to disturbance in the physical, social, and psychological status as evidence by weight loss of 10 pounds.
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1. Evaluations/Outcomes:
1.1. Patient will understand the importance of maintaining proper nutrition and how it relates to daily nutritional requirements for their body.
1.2. Patient will have small frequent feedings to enhance appetite and improve digestion.
1.3. Patient will exercise at her tolerance daily to improve metabolism.
1.4. Patient will exercise good oral hygiene to help food taste better and enhance appetite.
1.5. Patient will maintain proper positioning while eating to help prevent aspiration.
2. Patient Education:
2.1. Teach patient the importance of keeping a weekly weight diary to keep track of progress.
2.2. Help prepare shopping list of healthy choices to purchase (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and lean meats).
2.3. Teach the importance of a daily exercise and how it can stimulate appetites and strengthen bones and muscles.
3. Nursing Goals:
3.1. - Short Term: Patient takes in adequate amount of food with the appropriate calories each day.
3.2. - Long Term: Patient shows no signs of weight loss on next monthly visit to the doctor.
4. Nursing Interventions:
4.1. 1. Explain to the patient and family members the importance of maintaining proper nutrition. - Rationale: Increase knowledge/ understanding of the need to meet daily nutritional requirements of the body.
4.2. 2. Encourage patient to have small, frequent meals. - Rationale: Enhance the appetite and will have better digestion of food intake.
4.3. 3. Encourage patient to participate in regular exercise. - Rationale: It will improve metabolism and stimulate appetite.
4.4. 4. Maintain good oral hygiene. - Rationale: Enhances appetite and eliminate food deterrents.
4.5. 5. Maintain proper positioning. - Rationale: Prevention/reduction in risk of aspiration during meals.
