Imbalanced Nutrition: less than body requirements related to anorexia and dehydration as evidenced by

weight loss, dry eyes and mouth and strong urine.

Assess dietary intake and nutritional status through diet history and diary, daily weight measurements,
and laboratory data.

Identifies deficits in nutritional intake and adequacy of nutritional status.

Provide diet high in carbohydrates with protein intake of 1.2-1.5 g/kg/day.

Provides calories for energy and protein for healing.

Assist patient in identifying low-sodium foods.

Reduces ascites formation.

Elevate the head of the bed during meals.

Reduces discomfort and decreases sense of fullness produced by pressure of abdominal contents on the
stomach.

Provide oral hygiene before meals and pleasant environment for meals at mealtime.

Promotes positive environment and increase appetite; reduces unpleasant taste.

Offer smaller, more frequent meals (6/day).

Decreases feeling of fullness, bloating.

Encourage patient to eat meals and supplementary feedings.

Encouragement is essential for the patient with anorexia and gastrointestinal discomfort.

Provide attractive meals and an aesthetically pleasing setting at mealtime.

Promotes appetite and sense of well-being.

Eliminate alcohol.

Reduces gastrointestinal symptoms and discomforts that decrease the appetite and interest in food.

Encourage increased fluid intake and exercise if the patient reports constipation.

Promotes normal bowel pattern and reduces abdominal discomfort and distention.

LONG TERM

Exhibits improved nutritional status by increased weight and improved laboratory data

Identifies foods high in carbohydrates and protein

Reports improved appetite; identifies rationale for smaller, frequent meals

Excludes alcohol from diet

SHORT TERM

Repots eyes and mouth does not feel dry.

Exhibits urine that is amber in color and does not have a strong smell.

Appetite suppressants