Across
- 4. this type of nutrition is provided to patients who may not consume food/nutrients via the GI tract
- 6. number of hours to complete a nutrition screening on a newly admitted patient
- 8. chronic use of this "drug" has a direct correlation to increased risk of malnutrition
- 9. patients with malnutrition should consume diets that are _____ in calories and protein
- 10. maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk for a patient to develop this type of diabetes mellitus
- 13. this syndrome presents as fluid retention and electrolyte imbalances and is seen in severely malnourished patients once the begin consuming nutrients
- 15. this syndrome is characterized by 3 or more of the following: obesity, hypertension, abnormal lipid levels, high blood glucose
Down
- 1. dry, scaly skin; brittle nails; hair loss; muscle atrophy; weakness are manifestations of:
- 2. a BMI of 23-27 is considered ideal for this patient population
- 3. this type of leak is the most common complication and cause of death following bariatric surgeries
- 5. this value is used as tube placement verification before providing enteral nutrition
- 7. genetic risks, physical inactivity, lack of time, drug therapy, sedentary lifestyle and decreased mobility are these for obestiy
- 11. patients with obesity should be educated to engage in this number of minutes of physical activity each week
- 12. patients receiving this type of nutrition must maintain HOB at or higher than 30 degree to prevent aspiration
- 14. measurement used to determine appropriate weight for an exact height