Disease:
Researcher:
Disease Background
Primary cause(s) and description of the disease, condition, or surgery:
Prevalence of the disease in the United States (give statistics and reference):
Common medications used to treat this disease (list a maximum of three):
Subjective and Objective Findings
Subjective data is the information that the person or patient tells you. An example of subjective data is the pain they are experiencing. Objective data is information that a healthcare provider sees, hears, measures, tests, or feels. Lung sounds are an example of objective data.
This section should include common signs and symptoms of the disease, complaints the patient may have, and findings on test results. Symptoms are subjective and are things the person tells you. Signs are objective and are things that you see. Examples of normal findings are provided for each section.
There should be no areas left blank. If an area is unaffected by the disease, document that the area is not commonly affected.
Constitutional:
HEENT:
Head –
Eyes –
Ears –
Nose –
Throat / Mouth –
Respiratory:
Cardiovascular:
Abdomen / Gastrointestinal:
Genitourinary:
Neurologic:
Musculoskeletal:
Integumentary:
Vital signs:
Lab or radiology tests:
Additional physical findings common with this disease:
Nutritional Needs
Review the medications you listed for this condition. List any Food – Drug interactions that are possible:
Describe any side effects of the medications that would interfere with the person’s metabolism or eating:
Describe any side effects of the medications that would affect the person’s nutritional needs:
Are there any food intolerances, food allergies, or foods that should be avoided with this disease, condition, or surgery:
Will this person need an alternative way be fed now or in the future? If so, how could it be done?
Can this person feed themselves now or in the future? If not, how will the patient eat?
What are common therapeutic or dysphagia diets prescribed for this disease, condition, or surgery?
Is it common for this patient to need increased oral nutrition or supplementation? If so, what are some examples of what would be used in a healthcare setting?
What food(s) should the patient NOT eat?
What food(s) should the patient eat in limited quantities?
What foods are the patients encouraged to eat?
Nursing Application
Summarize your information into one paragraph that provides an overview of your disease, condition, or surgery. Next, provide three Interventions that would be important for the patient. Interventions should be related to nutrition and be something that a nurse or dietitian would accomplish through patient education.
Summary:
Nutritional Interventions:
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References
Provide at least 4 references for your information.
References should be cited throughout your Resource Guide.
APA formatting is required.
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