Nursing Diagnosis: Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirement related to physiologic changes as manifested by loss of weight with

adequate food intake, weakness of muscle and decreased concentration.

Nursing Interventions: 1. Determine patients ability to chew, swallow and taste food. Evaluate teeth and gums for poor oral health and note denture fit, as indicated. 2. Discuss eating habits, including preferences intolerances or aversions. food

Rationale: All factors that can affect ingestion and digestion for nutrition must be checked.

to appeal to the patients taste.

3.

Encourage patient to choose foods or have family member bring food that seem appealing. Prevent or minimize unpleasant odour and taste. Limit fibre or bulk, if indicated. Promote adequate and timely fluid intake. Limit fluid 1 hour prior to meal. Weight patient at regular interval. Consult a Dietician.

to stimulate appetite.

4.

may have negative effect on appetite and eating.

5. 6.

it may lead to early satiety. to reduce possibility of early satiety.

7. 8.

to monitor for the improvement of the patient. to advise the patient about the appropriate intake of foods and the nutrients that they need.

9. Provide small frequent feedings. 10. Encourage intake of food supplements if indicated.