Therapeutic Diets and Enteral Feedings Flashcards
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A patient with dysphagia is ordered a pureed diet. Which food item is appropriate to serve?
Answer: Mashed potatoes without lumps
Smooth mashed potatoes without lumps meet the pureed diet consistency requirement, which eliminates chewing and reduces aspiration risk.
The LPN is preparing to administer enteral formula through a PEG tube. Which action helps prevent microbial contamination?
Answer: Change the feeding bag and tubing every 24 hours per facility policy
Changing the feeding bag and tubing every 24 hours (or per facility policy) reduces the risk of bacterial contamination of enteral feedings.
A patient with heart failure is prescribed a 2-gram sodium diet. The LPN understands this restriction primarily helps by:
Answer: Decreasing fluid retention and edema
Sodium restriction limits fluid retention, reducing edema and the cardiac workload in patients with heart failure.
Which position should a patient be maintained in during and after bolus tube feedings to prevent aspiration?
Answer: Head of bed elevated 30–45 degrees for at least 30–60 minutes after feeding
Elevating the head of bed 30–45 degrees during and for at least 30–60 minutes after tube feeding reduces the risk of aspiration.
A patient is prescribed a high-fiber diet. Which instruction should the LPN include in the teaching?
Answer: Gradually increase fiber intake and drink adequate fluids daily
Increasing fiber gradually while maintaining adequate fluid intake prevents constipation, bloating, and discomfort.
Which finding in a patient receiving enteral nutrition requires IMMEDIATE reporting to the charge nurse?
Answer: Abdominal distension with absent bowel sounds
Abdominal distension with absent bowel sounds suggests ileus or obstruction, which is a serious complication requiring immediate assessment.
A patient with Type 2 diabetes is counseled about carbohydrate counting. The LPN explains that one carbohydrate serving equals:
Answer: 15 grams of carbohydrate
One carbohydrate serving is defined as 15 grams of carbohydrate in the exchange system used for diabetic meal planning.