{"product_id":"nutrition-a-handbook-for-nurses-wiley-series-in-nursing-9780470061312","title":"Nutrition A Handbook for Nurses Wiley Series in","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive look at all aspects of nutrition from roles and responsibilities to caring for a patient with specific nutritional needs. It is aimed primarily at nurses and addresses some of the issues they will encounter when caring for patients nutritional needs in a hospital setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eContributors.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 National and European Initiatives to Improve Standards of Nutritional Care\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Carolyn Best).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational and European initiatives 1990–2007.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Malnutrition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Harriet Gordon and Helen Hitchings).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is malnutrition?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns and consequences of malnutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific vitamin and mineral deficiencies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of malnutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrition support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising and managing malnutrition in obese patients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Nutrition Screening and Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Helen Hitchings).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrition screening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrition assessment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreening tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to refer to a dietitian.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Nursing Role in Maintaining Patients’ Oral Nutritional Intake\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Carolyn Best).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistered nurse responsibilities in patient nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe responsibilities of the healthcare assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoles and responsibilities of other individuals involved in patient nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe patient in hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendations to improve patient intake.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety considerations when assisting a patient to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping the dysphagic patient to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffects of dementia on oral nutritional intake.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRed trays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtected mealtimes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording food intake.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of specialised equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducating healthcare workers to assist patients with their meals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Enteral Nutrition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Carolyn Best, Helen Hitchings, Joanna Boult and Harriet Gordon).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOral nutrition support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions for enteral tube feeding: short-term feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions for enteral tube feeding: long-term feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnteral tube feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug administration through an enteral feeding tube.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlushing enteral feeding tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Parenteral Nutrition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Carolyn Best, Helen Hitchings, Joanna Boult and  Harriet Gordon).\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndications of parenteral nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical assessment of the patient requiring parenteral nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoutes for intravenous access\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of central venous catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-central access options.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulti-lumen vs single-lumen catheters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfirming central venous catheter tip position.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a previously used central venous catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAftercare of line and insertion site.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing changes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlushing following insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating nutritional requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiochemical and haematological assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparations available.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional content of parenteral nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllergies to components of parenteral nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug therapy that may affect nutrition support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare of parenteral nutrition before administration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMode of delivery: continuous or cyclical administration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministration of medication through a central venous catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould an in-line filter be used?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining catheter patency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatient monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplications associated with the administration of parenteral nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscontinuing parenteral nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoval of a central venous catheter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of non-medical prescribing in parenteral nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Re-feeding Syndrome\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Helen Hitchings and Harriet Gordon).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe process of starvation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncidence of re-feeding syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact on the patient.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of electrolyte disturbances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing the risk of re-feeding syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWard checklist for re-feeding syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Ethics and Commitment to Feed\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Carolyn Best).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits vs burden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformed consent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision-making in the competent patient.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision-making in the non-competent patient.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest interests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced directives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower of attorney.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding in advanced dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersistent vegetative state.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithdrawing nutrition support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 The Role of a Hospital Nutrition Support Team\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Carolyn Best, Helen Hitchings, Joanna Boult and Harriet Gordon).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoles within the team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual roles within the core team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting started: developing the Nutrition Support Team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgreeing the referral process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping skills within the Nutrition Support Team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgreeing standards for practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProving the worth of the Nutrition Support Team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of the Nutrition Steering Committee.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Transfer of Care from Hospital to Community\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Carolyn Best and Helen Hitchings).\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipment required for discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe review process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotential problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport group details.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Case Studies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e(Harriet Gordon, Carolyn Best, Helen Hitchings and Joanna Boult).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnteral nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombined enteral\/parenteral nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParenteral nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlossary and Abbreviations.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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