Homework: Nutrition Intervention for Patient with Cancer
Overview
After reading the case study below, you will provide the patient with suggestions to increase his intake to prevent weight loss and muscle wasting. Refer to the Grading section of this document for the distribution of these points. You will also find Writing Guidelines at the end of this document that will assist you in meeting the expectations for writing your care plan.
This homework is intended to explore basic nutritional principles such as energy requirements, sources, and uses. Additionally, you will formulate nutritional assessments and describe nutritional requirements corresponding to specific disease states. You will also examine how effective nutritional counseling is contingent upon collaboration, organization, and concurrence among the members of the health care team.
Details:
Perform the following tasks:
Complete the reading homework and the interactive lecture before attempting this homework.
Review the following case study:
Case Study:
Steve Palmer has been undergoing chemotherapy for liver cancer. In the past 3 months, Mr. Palmer has lost 25 pounds from his pre-cancer weight of 190 lbs. He is 6 ft 2 inches tall. He reports decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth. He reports feeling full quickly and extreme fatigue. His oncologist refers him to you for suggestions on increasing his food intake.
Task:
i. What are the main objectives in nutrition intervention for cancer patients?
ii. What are Mr. Palmer's protein and energy requirements? What are his fluid requirements?
iii. List 3 dietary suggestions to address decreased appetite and nausea.
iv. List 3 dietary suggestions to address dry mouth (xerostomia).
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.