Read the scenario below and formulate nutrition care process steps (nutrition Assessment, nutrition diagnosis, goal, nutrition intervention, nutrition monitoring and evaluation).
Mr. Khalfan is an 80-year-old man living alone in his house. He has a history of stroke and hypertension. He has few teeth and has difficulty swallowing food and sometimes coughs while eating. He cooks for himself one meal a day. He has three daughters who live far away from him. The nutrition risk screen reveals that he has lost weight without trying and has been eating poorly for several weeks.
1. Write any five (5) Nutrition assessments:
- Weight loss without trying
- Poor appetite
- Difficulty swallowing
- Coughing while eating
- Limited dentition
2. State one (1) Nutrition diagnosis (using PES format):
P: Inadequate oral intake
E: Difficulty swallowing and coughing while eating
S: Weight loss without trying
3. State one (1) Goal:
Improve oral intake and prevent further weight loss.
4. Write any five (5) Nutrition interventions:
- Provide soft and easy-to-swallow foods
- Encourage small, frequent meals throughout the day
- Assist with meal preparation and cooking techniques for easier chewing and swallowing
- Provide oral supplements or fortified foods to increase nutrient intake
- Educate on proper oral hygiene and dental care
5. State five (5) Nutrition monitoring and evaluations:
- Monitor weight regularly to track progress
- Assess changes in appetite and food intake
- Evaluate swallowing difficulties and coughing episodes
- Monitor oral health and dental status
- Assess overall nutritional status and energy levels