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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.