It doesn't, it only leads to losing water weight. No fat loss. Two ways to deal with dehydration Move the dehydrated person to a cool area so he/she can cool down, put a cool cloth on his/her forehead. - Sip water slowly. If you drink too much water, your cells can expand and eventually burst, which can be dangerous.
Food should be served at the correct temperature; temperature should be monitored if food is kept in warming trays. 1.2 The main reason for implementing food safety is to keep individuals from becoming ill due to food not properly prepared. In a large setting such as banquets, weddings or group gatherings you can make a large portion of the population ill by not following proper food safety. These illnesses can range from mild (upset stomach, headache) to severe (death). Food should be thrown out or refrigerated after being left out for 2 hours.
Provide oral hygiene as necessary or requested (q1hr); Ensure nostrils are clear of dried secretions; Apply lubricant to prevent rubbing/complications; Change positions frequently, but not to pill on the tube; Encourage to report complaints of sore throat, encourage fluid intake if they can have it. 13. You note that A.G.’s NGT has not drained in the last 3 hours. What can you do to facilitate drainage? v. Ensure it is placed correctly, check tubing and suctioning set (if hooked); Reposition the patient to a Semi-Fowler’s position; Flush tubing to remove blockages.
Patient Care: * Vital signs monitored; Fluid and Electrolytes balance maintained and prescribed medications administered to relieve headache, nausea, vomiting * A calm stress-free environment is provided * Advise patient to avoid alcohol and products containing Aspirin and NSAID and food that may cause in GI irritation. * Instruct patient to take his medication as directed at the same time each day. * When the vomiting phase has stopped, it is very important to drink water and replace lost electrolyte with fruit juices and sport drinks. * Need to get adequate sleep Follow ups: * Consultation with a sympathetic gastroenterologist without drug therapy may decrease the frequency of episodes as 70% Macome, Marie Prof. Barbara Smith Nursing Transition
It is produced by the sweat glands and pours out onto the surface of the skin, the water then evapoarates which removes heat from the skin therefore cooling the skin down. Whenever your body feels a change on the outside, it must account for and adjust functions inside the body in order to maintain its normal state. When you exercise, your muscle tissues demand more oxygen. The body responds to this increased demand by increasing blood flow, which creates higher blood pressure. In order to get more oxygen into your body and into your blood to flow to those muscles, you have to take in more oxygen through breathing.
Introduction Understanding optimum nutrition is very important for a dancer. Within this section of my portfolio, I will discuss what optimum nutrition is and why it is crucial for a dancer to be able to evaluate their diet. I will then draw upon what the industry standard is for a dancer’s diet and the benefits it can have on the body. Furthermore, I shall keep a food diary and present a one day breakdown which will state the nutritional value of my food intake. After doing this I will compare my diet to that of the government guidelines and the sports science guidelines.
Nurses should be recording vital signs, order appropriate laboratory work ups, put Mr. P on oxygen via cannula, put him on I&O, administer prescribed medications, and strict daily weights. Including his wife into his care will increase the chances of Mr. P adhering to a treatment plan at home. Nurses should explain why Mr. P needs a low sodium diet, and that taking Lasix is vital because it removes excess water from the body. Every single point of treatment should be
What works well for one person may not work at all for another person. According to WebMD.com, “IBS treatments include diet and lifestyle changes and medications.” For people with mild symptoms, learning to manage stress, making dietary changes and lifestyle changes can help to control the condition. It is also important that people stay hydrated, engage in exercise and get enough sleep (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Learning to manage stress and understanding your
They tend to practice more alternative medicine approaches like the “hot” & “cold” theory of disease over prescribed medications. Its said that they will cut the prescribed dosage to half size because they believe dosages are part of the “hot” theory. If oral mediation is giving, it is usually made into a tea instead of taking an oral dose. Pregnant Japanese women are encouraged to stay active during the first trimester to ensure for a safe and easy labor/birth. This includes keeping the house and yard clean along with daily toilet cleansing in hopes of a healthy and good-looking
2. Washing Your Face You should wash your face twice a day with a gentle skin cleanser. One washing in the morning and once before bedtime is the best way to go. Avoid bar soap on your face or anything too abrasive. You won't be doing yourself any favors by over-washing so don't over do things because it won't get rid of acne any faster.