Give an Example Scenario of a Patient Who Would Require

question 54

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, provide a nutrition diagnosis for this patient with the PES components.

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Definitions:

Acute Dystonic Reaction

A sudden, involuntary muscle contraction, often a side effect of certain medications, leading to abnormal postures or movements.

Haloperidol

An antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and to control tics and vocal utterances of Tourette's syndrome.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder resulting in involuntary, repetitive body movements due to long-term antipsychotic medication use.

Idea of Reference

The false belief that casual incidents and external events have a particular and significant personal meaning, often seen in psychotic disorders.