NR 228 Unit 5 Discussion 1: Case Study

NR 228 Unit 5 Discussion 1: Case Study

NR 228 Unit 5 Discussion 1: Case Study

Case Study Discussion (graded, 25 points)

This unit’s discussion involves four case studies (click here to download them). In addition to reviewing the case studies, please locate the case study assignment document, loaded into Doc Sharing by your instructor, to view the case study number that has been assigned to you. For this discussion, you are the teacher! You are responsible for responding to peers’ comments or questions about your particular case study!

Once you have a case study, be sure to answer the associated questions and post your response no later than Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. MT. Then, read what your peers discovered while completing their case studies. Keep in mind that you cannot post on Tuesday and not again until Sunday. I will expect to see interactive dialogue and responses in a timely manner for full credit.

In addition to responding to a case study that is not your own, you are to ensure that all questions and comments related to your case study are addressed. Remember, you are the discussion facilitator!

NR 228 Unit 5 Discussion 1: Case Study ; Unit 5 Discussion 2 Latest

Personal Food Diary (graded, 25 points)

In Units 1, 3, 5, and 7, you will be posting a 24-hour food and activity diary. The purpose of this discussion is to help explore your own dietary habits and assess eating behaviors. Using , you will be able to observe a snapshot of your personal behaviors. Each unit will have a different focus on specific nutritional concepts. In addition to your initial post of the food and activity diary, you will examine one other student’s diary from a nursing perspective and offer feedback on ways to promote healthy living.

In Unit 5, you will review your vitamin and mineral intake through MyPlate.gov. Again, this unit you will look at your activity level and how your 24-hour diary compares to your RDA.

Bone Health (graded, 25 points)

Mrs. Law, a 77-year-old female, is at home recovering from surgery that she had after falling and breaking her hip 5 days ago. She lives with her husband, Dean, who helps to care for her. Mrs. Law is a former smoker and has a past medical history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. You are the visiting nurse, assigned to check on her postoperative progress. You ask the client how she is feeling, do an assessment, and inquire as to what she has eaten over the past 24 hours. Mrs. Law states that she has “No pep, no appetite, has been taking her pain medication as prescribed (every 4 hours—but not real helpful!), cannot sleep well, doesn’t feel much like walking, except for to the bathroom, and has been unable to move her bowels for several days.”

Breakfast: Two glazed doughnuts, coffee (black)

Lunch: Tossed salad with oil and vinegar, diet soda

Dinner: Tomato soup, 1 cup; four soda crackers; and red homemade wine

Snack: Pretzels, diet soda

What nutrients that contribute to bone health are missing in Mrs. Law’s diet?

What other dietary concerns do you have?

Is Mrs. Law getting the appropriate amount of vitamins and minerals for her age and current condition? Why or why not?

Unit 5 Discussion 1 Latest

Case Study Discussion (graded, 25 points)

This unit’s discussion involves four case studies (click here to download them). In addition to reviewing the case studies, please locate the case study assignment document, loaded into Doc Sharing by your instructor, to view the case study number that has been assigned to you. For this discussion, you are the teacher! You are responsible for responding to peers’ comments or questions about your particular case study!

Once you have a case study, be sure to answer the associated questions and post your response no later than Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. MT. Then, read what your peers discovered while completing their case studies. Keep in mind that you cannot post on Tuesday and not again until Sunday. I will expect to see interactive dialogue and responses in a timely manner for full credit.

In addition to responding to a case study that is not your own, you are to ensure that all questions and comments related to your case study are addressed. Remember, you are the discussion facilitator!

Personal Food Diary (graded, 25 points)

In Units 1, 3, 5, and 7, you will be posting a 24-hour food and activity diary. Using , you will be able to observe a snapshot of your personal behaviors. Each unit will have a different focus on specific nutritional concepts. In addition to your initial post of the food and activity diary, you will examine one other student’s diary from a nursing perspective and offer feedback on ways to promote healthy living.

This unit’s focus will be on carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the diet. Consider your own eating habits, and apply those here. How would you plan for food that you simply “cannot live without”?

Unit 4 Discussion – NR 228 Unit 4 Discussion: Bone Health

Bone Health (graded, 25 points) Mrs. Law, a 77-year-old female, is at home recovering from surgery that she had after falling and breaking her hip 5 days ago. She lives with her husband, Dean, who helps to care for her. Mrs. Law is a former smoker and has a past medical history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. You are the visiting nurse, assigned to check on her postoperative progress. You ask the client how she is feeling, do an assessment, and inquire as to what she has eaten over the past 24 hours. Mrs. Law states that she has “No pep, no appetite, has been taking her pain medication as prescribed (every 4 hours—but not real helpful!), cannot sleep well, doesn’t feel much like walking, except for to the bathroom, and has been unable to move her bowels for several days.”

Breakfast: Two glazed doughnuts, coffee (black)

Lunch: Tossed salad with oil and vinegar, diet soda

Dinner: Tomato soup, 1 cup; four soda crackers; and red homemade wine

Snack: Pretzels, diet soda

What nutrients that contribute to bone health are missing in Mrs. Law’s diet?

What other dietary concerns do you have?

Is Mrs. Law getting the appropriate amount of vitamins and minerals for her age and current condition? Why or why not?

NR 228 Unit 3 Discussion 1: Diet and Lab Values

Diet and Lab Values (graded, 25 points)

Proteins have many functions within our bodies. List the functions, and explain why proteins are crucial to growth and maintenance. Why are the protein diets of children different from adults?

Mark, a single father of a 2-year-old son, Jacob, stops every morning at a local fast food restaurant to pick up breakfast for himself and his son on their way to daycare. Mark says, “I don’t have time to cook in the mornings, and I can’t feed Jacob anything I would ever make at home any cheaper than this! Besides, he really loves these sausage and egg sandwiches, and at least I can get him to eat them!” Mark has a family history of diabetes, as well as hyperlipidemia. At his next physical, Mark learns that his lipid panel is as follows:

Total cholesterol 245 mg/dl, LDL 180 mg/dl, and HDL 35 mg/dl.

What is the significance of this blood work?

What should his lipid profile look like, and as the nurse in Mark’s physician’s office, how would you educate him?

Unit 3 Discussion 2 Latest

Personal Food Diary (graded, 25 points)

In Units 1, 3, 5, and 7, you will be posting a 24-hour food and activity diary. Using , you will be able to observe a snapshot of your personal behaviors. Each unit will have a different focus on specific nutritional concepts. In addition to your initial post of the food and activity diary, you will examine one other student’s diary from a nursing perspective and offer feedback on ways to promote healthy living.

This unit’s focus will be on carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the diet. Consider your own eating habits, and apply those here. How would you plan for food that you simply “cannot live without”?

NR 228 Unit 2 Discussion: Carbs, Culture, and Diabetes

Carbs, Culture, and Diabetes (graded, 25 points)

In this discussion, you will consider the following prior to responding with your post.

In order to fully understand Hannah’s situation, please answer the following first: When are carbohydrates good for us? What are “good” versus “bad” carbohydrates? When are they not good for us or our bodies? What chemistry is involved in their breakdown, usage, and storage? Once you have discussed this, then consider Hannah and Rose’s situation, and think like a nurse!

Hannah is a 12-year-old who has had Type I diabetes for a few years. Her mother, Rose, is a strict vegetarian and believes this is also the best diet plan for her daughter. Hannah says, “I just want to eat like all my friends do!” As a result, she often cheats, and lately, there has been a steady increase in Hannah’s blood sugars. What are the first steps you would take, as Hannah’s nurse, to assess her eating habits and understanding of diabetes mellitus? What did Hannah and Rose tell you (subjective) and what did you see (objective)?

Unit 3 Discussion 1 Latest

Diet and Lab Values (graded, 25 points)

Proteins have many functions within our bodies. List the functions, and explain why proteins are crucial to growth and maintenance. Why are the protein diets of children different from adults?

Mark, a single father of a 2-year-old son, Jacob, stops every morning at a local fast food restaurant to pick up breakfast for himself and his son on their way to daycare. Mark says, “I don’t have time to cook in the mornings, and I can’t feed Jacob anything I would ever make at home any cheaper than this! Besides, he really loves these sausage and egg sandwiches, and at least I can get him to eat them!” Mark has a family history of diabetes, as well as hyperlipidemia. At his next physical, Mark learns that his lipid panel is as follows:

Total cholesterol 245 mg/dl, LDL 180 mg/dl, and HDL 35 mg/dl.

What is the significance of this blood work?

What should his lipid profile look like, and as the nurse in Mark’s physician’s office, how would you educate him?

NR 228 NUTRITION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS

NR 228 Week 1 Discussion Question: Digestive System
NR 228 Week 1 Exam 1 (Practice Quizlet)
NR 228 Week 1 Study Guide: Chapters 1 and 2

NR 228 Week 2 Nutritional Assessment (RUA) Presentation: Team Charter
NR 228 Week 2 Study Guide: Chapters 4, 7 and 8
NR 228 Week 2 Discussion Question – Carbs, Culture, and Diabetes

NR 228 Week 3 Exam 1: Review Document
NR 228 Week 3 Discussion Question – Diet and Lab Values

NR 228 Week 4 Discussion Question – Bone Health

NR 228 Week 5 Nutritional Assessment – Speaker Outline
NR 228 Week 5 RUA Nutritional Assessment (Team Project): Final PowerPoint Presentation
NR 228 Week 5 Discussion Question – Case Study Discussion

NR 228 Week 6 Discussion Question – Case Studies

NR 228 Week 7 Discussion Question – Supplementing Your Diet

NR 228 Week 8 Discussion Question – Team presentation