Give an Example Scenario of a Patient Who Would Require

question 25

Essay

Give an example scenario of a patient who would require nutrition services while in the hospital. Conceptually, go through the 4 NCP steps and describe the information obtained in each step. In addition, explain the components of a PES format that is used under nutrition diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Narcotics

Drugs that dull the senses, relieve pain, and can cause sleep or stupor; often used with potential for addiction.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Sedatives

Substances that induce sedation by reducing irritability or excitement, often used to facilitate calmness or sleep.

Cerebrospinal

Relating to or involving both the brain and the spinal cord.