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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

Section: Chapter Questions

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List 5 potential barriers the Nurse Aide will encounter when trying to meet the care and nutritional needs of Mr. ChenYou are the home health aide who has been assigned to care for 84 year old Mr. Chen who has just been discharged from the hospital. Since moving to the United States he has been having a great deal of problems with his digestive system. While in the hospital he was diagnosed with Adult Onset Diabetes. Frequent bouts of vomiting and diarrhea has caused him to be weak and needing help while recovering at home. Mr. Chen has only been in the United States for a short time. He is originally from China and has limited English speaking abilities. Assignment: Critical Thinking writing – look at the RUBRIC again. 1. List 5 potential barriers the Nurse Aide will encounter when trying to meet the care and nutritional needs of Mr. Chen. Identify problems this newly diagnosed health problem may present. Remember diabetes is not just about food, there are other considerations. 2. List 5 techniques the Nurse Aide will use to overcome potential obstacles, (this is a chance to be creative.) Be very specific about each of the techniques and how the techniques you identify might overcome the potential barriers to care. Describe exactly what you will do and how each action has the potential to help Mr. Chen return to health.

Definition Definition Organ system that helps in the digestion of food by mechanical and biochemical processes. The digestive system breaks down food into simpler components that enable the body to then absorb or transport nutrients. The human digestive system includes the gastrointestinal tract or alimentary canal and the associate glands. The organs of the gastrointestinal tract include the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The associated glands include salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

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