Defining Characteristics of Imbalanced Nutrition Less than Body Requirements

The author suggests the use of this diagnosis only if there is one among the following signs :

• Weight less than 20 % or more below ideal weight for height and body frame.
• Food intake is less than the metabolic needs, both total calories and certain nutrients.
• Losing weight baan with adequate food intake.
• Reported inadequate food intake less than RDA.

Subjective :
Abdominal cramps.

• Abdominal pain.
• Refusing to eat.
• Perception inability to digest a meal.
• Reported changes in taste sensation.
• Reported a lack of food.
• Feeling full quickly after eating.

Objective :

• Fragile capillaries.
• Diarrhea or steatorrhea.
• Evidence of lack of food.
• Excessive hair loss.
• Hyperactive bowel sounds.
• Lack of information / misinformation.
• Lack of interest in food.
• Oral cavity hurt.
• Muscle weakness which serves to swallow or chew.

Imbalanced Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements - Diabetes Mellitus

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