Chapter 14: Special Nutritional Considerations for Pulmonary HealthContent check — Nutrition, Chapter 14: Special Nutritional Considerations for Pulmonary Health

Read the following clinical scenario and then answer the questions that follow. This case study will evolve throughout the chapter.

Unlike many other American adolescents, Kai grew up eating fresh fruits and vegetables. His family had fruit trees in his yard, so he grew up picking fresh fruits from their source. His mother would obtain the rest of their food items from the local food market, with everything being grown locally. Kai’s mother would cook all their meals at home, and he would walk to school and play football to get plenty of exercise. No one in his family smoked, and they rarely ate outside of the home.

What lifestyle choices in Kai’s adolescence might lead the nurse to believe that Kai comprehends the benefits of good lifestyle choices?

Read the following clinical scenario and then answer the questions that follow. This case study will evolve throughout the chapter.

Unlike many other American adolescents, Kai grew up eating fresh fruits and vegetables. His family had fruit trees in his yard, so he grew up picking fresh fruits from their source. His mother would obtain the rest of their food items from the local food market, with everything being grown locally. Kai’s mother would cook all their meals at home, and he would walk to school and play football to get plenty of exercise. No one in his family smoked, and they rarely ate outside of the home.

What information from Kai’s past can the nurse incorporate into the dietary client’s education plan?

Read the following clinical scenario and then answer the questions that follow. This case study is a follow-up to Case Study Part A.

When Kai moved out of his parent’s house at age 20, he found it difficult to get a job, so he started working with a local construction company at age 24. Kai began smoking when he was 25 while working on the construction sites. He stated, “Smoking used to help me decompress.” The local construction company required Kai to work long hours, making healthy food choices and exercise incorporation challenging. Kai found himself relying on fast food options and the hard work on the construction sites as his daily “exercise.” Kai moved through the ranks and is now a foreman, where he supervises the employees under him at the job sites. He sits more frequently than he used to and found himself putting on more weight, jumping from 255 lb to 280 lb.

What lifestyle choices occur during adulthood might lead Kai to an increased risk for respiratory disease later in life?

Read the following clinical scenario and then answer the questions that follow. This case study is a follow-up to Case Study Part A.

When Kai moved out of his parent’s house at age 20, he found it difficult to get a job, so he started working with a local construction company at age 24. Kai began smoking when he was 25 while working on the construction sites. He stated, “Smoking used to help me decompress.” The local construction company required Kai to work long hours, making healthy food choices and exercise incorporation challenging. Kai found himself relying on fast food options and the hard work on the construction sites as his daily “exercise.” Kai moved through the ranks and is now a foreman, where he supervises the employees under him at the job sites. He sits more frequently than he used to and found himself putting on more weight, jumping from 255 lb to 280 lb.

What lifestyle changes can Kai make early on to decrease his chance of developing a chronic respiratory disease?

Based on physiological changes that occur during pregnancy, which nutrients should the nurse encourage a client to eat to support the pulmonary system and fetal development during pregnancy?

Nutritional factors play a role in the development and function of the pulmonary system during infancy. Which nutrient is essential for the development of the pulmonary system?

The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who has nutritional deficits. How should the nurse describe the potential fetal effects from maternal malnourishment?

The nurse is working with a client who was recently diagnosed with asthma and is using a bronchodilator inhaler. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to minimize or avoid?

The nurse is providing prenatal diet instruction for a pregnant client. Which nutrients should the nurse encourage the client to consume to promote explain proper fetal lung function and development?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client with respiratory alterations. Which of the following statements regarding the effects of nutrition on the immune system and lung health should be included in the plan?

The nurse is instructing the parent of a child recently diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the parent to include with the child’s meals to decrease the risk for an asthma exacerbation?

The nurse is counseling a client experiencing worsening COPD symptoms on diet strategies to minimize the impacts of the disease. Which dietary component is associated with worsening airway inflammation and lung function limitations?

What is the goal of an anti-inflammatory diet for clients with RTI and pneumonia?

The nurse is instructing a client on long-term oxygen therapy at home on the role of nutrition in managing the client’s condition. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client understands the instruction?