Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements Nursing Care Plan

Assessment

• Subjective data:
• Patient reports feeling tired and weak.
• Patient reports not having much of an appetite.
• Patient reports losing weight.
• Objective data:
• Patient has a low BMI.
• Patient has low serum albumin levels.
• Patient has a poor appetite.
• Patient is losing weight.

Diagnosis

Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements

Planning

Goal: The patient will maintain a healthy weight and nutritional status.

Objectives:

* The patient will gain weight.
* The patient will maintain a healthy BMI.
* The patient will have normal serum albumin levels.
* The patient will have a good appetite.

Interventions

* Provide the patient with a high-calorie, high-protein diet. This will help the patient to gain weight and maintain a healthy BMI.
* Encourage the patient to eat small, frequent meals. This will help the patient to avoid feeling full and nauseated.
* Offer the patient nutritional supplements. This can help the patient to meet their nutritional needs.
* Educate the patient about the importance of nutrition. This will help the patient to make healthy choices and maintain a healthy weight.
* Monitor the patient’s weight and nutritional status. This will help the nurse to track the patient’s progress and make any necessary adjustments to the plan of care.

Evaluation

The patient’s weight and nutritional status will be monitored regularly to assess the effectiveness of the plan of care. The patient will be considered to have met the goals of the plan of care if they have gained weight, maintained a healthy BMI, have normal serum albumin levels, and have a good appetite.

Additional Information

Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements is a common problem in hospitalized patients. It can lead to a number of health problems, including weight loss, malnutrition, and impaired immune function. Early identification and treatment of this problem is essential to prevent these complications.

There are a number of things that can contribute to imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements in hospitalized patients. These include:

* Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and chronic kidney disease, can lead to malnutrition.
* Medications: Some medications, such as chemotherapy drugs and antibiotics, can cause side effects that lead to malnutrition.
* Hospital environment: The hospital environment can be stressful and unfamiliar, which can make it difficult for patients to eat.

If you are concerned that your loved one is not getting enough to eat, talk to their doctor or nurse. They can assess your loved one’s nutritional status and recommend ways to improve their diet.