Recording-2025-03-10T14:34:28.720Z

Nutrition Basics

• Protein Completeness

  • Beans are not considered a complete protein.

  • To create a complete protein, combine beans with rice.

  • Conclusion: Beans and rice together form a complete protein source.

Infant Nutrition

• Introduction of Solid Foods

  • Age: Solid foods are introduced at six months.

  • Method: Introduce one food at a time for five to seven days before introducing another.

  • First Solid Food: Commonly, iron-fortified cereal.

Dietary Recommendations

• Lactose Intolerance

  • Recommendation: Decrease dairy products in the diet.

• Vitamin D sources

  • Best source: The sun (exposure between 6 AM - 10 AM and 10 AM - 3 PM).

  • Foods high in Vitamin D: Poached eggs are recommended for elderly and deficient individuals.

Safety Precautions in Care

• Bed Safety

  • Never attach devices to bed rails since they are movable; attach to the bed frame which is immovable.

  • Correct Attachment Locations: All devices, like urinals or restraints, should be secured to the bed frame to prevent spills or accidents.

Restraint Guidelines

• Types of Knots

  • Use a slip knot for securing restraints for easy release.

  • Avoid using double knots as they are harder to release.

• Padding: Always use padding with restraints to avoid direct skin exposure.

Documentation in Nursing

• Objective vs. Subjective Data

  • Document objective findings only (e.g., what you see or measure).

  • Avoid assuming or speculating about actions not witnessed.

  • Example: Document "Client found lying on the floor with an injury" instead of assigning blame.

Vitamins and Healing

• Vitamin Requirements

  • For wound and bone healing, large doses of Vitamin C are more beneficial than other vitamins because they are water-soluble and excess is excreted.

• Deficiencies

  • Alcoholics often face deficiencies in thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin due to poor nutrition.

Soul Food Nutritional Characteristics

• Dietary Composition

  • Traditional soul food diet is characterized by high fat and sodium.

  • Classic soul food includes ingredients rich in these attributes.

• Lactose Intolerance Consideration

  • Encourage calcium-rich foods such as cheddar cheese, bok choy, and broccoli for those who are lactose intolerant.