Nutrition and Hydration Flashcards
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When recording a client's fluid intake, which of the following counts as a fluid?
Answer: Gelatin (Jell-O) and ice cream
Foods that are liquid at room temperature, such as gelatin and ice cream, count toward fluid intake records.
An elderly client is not thirsty but the care plan requires 8 glasses of fluid daily. The HHA should:
Answer: Offer small amounts of fluid frequently throughout the day
Elderly clients often have a diminished sense of thirst, so the HHA should offer small amounts of fluid regularly throughout the day to meet hydration goals.
Which type of diet restricts foods high in cholesterol and saturated fat?
Answer: Cardiac diet
A cardiac diet limits cholesterol and saturated fats to support heart health and reduce cardiovascular risk.
A client with dysphagia requires nectar-thick liquids. Which beverage requires thickening before serving?
Answer: Plain water
Plain water is thin and must be thickened to nectar consistency for clients with dysphagia to prevent aspiration.
When feeding a client who has had a stroke and has weakness on the left side, food should be placed:
Answer: On the right (stronger) side of the mouth
Food should be placed on the stronger side of the mouth to improve chewing control and reduce aspiration risk.
A renal (kidney) diet typically restricts which of the following?
Answer: Potassium, phosphorus, and sodium
Renal diets restrict potassium, phosphorus, and sodium because impaired kidneys cannot adequately filter these electrolytes.
The HHA notices a client has eaten less than 25% of meals for three days. The priority action is to:
Answer: Document and report this to the supervisor
Consistently poor intake must be documented and reported to the supervisor so the care team can assess for underlying causes and intervene.