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What else can I help you with?
What is the type of diet for a cancer patient?
Cancer.org has good information about nutrition for people with cancer, including articles on low-fiber foods, answers to common questions about nutrition and physical activities, and nutrition for children with cancer. You can find these articles here: http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/SurvivorshipDuringandAfterTreatment/NutritionforPeoplewithCancer/index
What benefit does enteral nutrition procedures provide to pancreatectomy patients?
This procedure, called enteral nutrition, maintains the patient's nutrition if the stomach is slow to recover normal function.
Why would a drip be used on a patient at home?
medication, nutrition, fluids
What factors of the patient should be examined when administrating parenteral nutrition?
The fluid balance, the glucose tolerance, the patient's weight, the electrolytes level in urine, and the patient's kidney and liver function should be examined when administrating parenteral nutrition. The venous access site should also be checked.
What is the basic component of total parental nutrition for a burn patient?
Trace element
What is nutritional status?
nutrition status is the assessment of the state of nourishment of a patient or subject
What do holistic health practitioners do?
Their focus is "holistic" - "on the whole." They consider all areas of the patient's health as integrated and interdependent, including physical health, mental and emotional health, spirituality, nutrition, and lifestyle.
What are the key differences between enteral and parenteral nutrition, and how do these differences impact patient outcomes?
Enteral nutrition involves feeding through the digestive tract, while parenteral nutrition is delivered intravenously. Enteral nutrition is preferred when possible as it maintains gut function and reduces infection risk. Parenteral nutrition is used when the digestive tract cannot be used. Patient outcomes are generally better with enteral nutrition due to its ability to maintain gut health and function.
What are the benefits of Nutrilite and nutrition for diabetic patient?
it is a full package of all kinds of vitamins & minerals.
Why is parenternal nutrition injected and not taken orally?
Usually the patient has some type of illness where they either do not absorb nutrition in their stomach. It could be a digestive disorder like colitis or even one such as Fibromyalgia.
How can a patient safely and effectively transition from tube feeding to oral nutrition, also known as weaning off tube feeding?
A patient can safely and effectively transition from tube feeding to oral nutrition by gradually introducing small amounts of oral food and liquids while reducing the tube feeding. This process, known as weaning off tube feeding, should be done under the guidance of a healthcare provider to ensure proper nutrition and hydration. Monitoring weight, intake, and tolerance to oral feeding is important during this transition to ensure the patient's nutritional needs are met.
Where can I find more information on diet for cancer patient?
http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/nutrition-and-healthy-foods-during-cancer-treatment This site offers good information on what kind of diet a cancer patient should have.
