Claire Pomorski
University of Maryland
                                        College Park
                                     Dietetic Internship
                               2019-2020 MINI CASE STUDY
Nutrition Assessment: Medical Diagnosis – Admitted for several unexplained syncopal episodes
Age: 72                                  Labs:
Gender: Female                                   02/11 02/12 02/17
Weight: 54kg (119lb)                     K+           3.6         3.5 ( L)  3.2(L)
Ideal Body Weight: 125lb                  CL            95(L) 97               96
Height: 5’5” (165.1cm)                   BUN            42(H) 46(H) 12
BMI: 19.8 (normal)                       GLU       161(H) 107(H)  115(H)
% IBW change: 95.2%                       Phos                      4.7(H) 2.2(L)
% UBW change: 91.5%                       WBC         5.77           4.39(L)  6.22
UBW: 130lbs                              HCT        27.9(L) 25.1(L) 28.5(L)
                                          HGB             9.0(L) 8.2(L) 9.3(L)
PMH
AICD (automatic cardioverter/defibrilator),   Medications:
Amyloid heart disease, DM2, ESRD on           Acyclovir (antiviral)
dialysis, HTN, hypothyroidism, multiple       B-Complex Vitamin
myeloma (outpatient chemo), sarcoidosis       Vitamin D3
of lung                                       Florinef (adrenocortical steroid--adrenal insufficiency,
BP on Admit: 138                              postural HTN)
HR on Admit: 152/84                           Lopressor (beta blocker)
                                              Proamatine (BP support)
                                              Torsemide (loop diuretic)
Symptoms                                      Tramadol (narcotic)
weakness, light-headed, fainted several       Venetoclax (treat lymphocytic leukemia)
times after d/c from SH 3 days prior
                                              Current Diet
Diet History
Soft and chopped foods, boost BID             Renal hemodialysis (no protein restriction, 80 mEq K, 2000
                                              mg Na), No fluid restriction -- ED diet order
Social History: lives independently with a
husband who provides care as well as
caregiver for 4-hrs/day x 5 days/week.
Nutrition Diagnosis – utilize PES Statements
Severe malnutrition in the context of an acute disease or injury related to multiple myeloma, ESRD as
evidenced by dry weight wt loss of 8.2# (7% body weight) x 1 week; moderate muscle wasting (temporal,
interosseous, clavicle, shoulder); severe fat loss (triceps). Malnutrition present on admission
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Increased nutrient needs (protein-calorie) related to ESRD and CA as evidenced by pt reported difficulty
chewing foods and relying on nutrition supplements and soft, east to eat foods
Nutrition Intervention – Nutrition prescription, Interventions with goals
Nutrition Prescription                     Intervention with goals
Calorie needs: 1700-2000kcal               NP-1.1 Recommend liberalizing diet to regular, with texture
(30-35kcal/kg d/t HD and advanced age)     modification (minced and bite sized) secondary to poor po
Protein: 70-87g (1.2-1.5g/kg)              intake
Fluid Needs: Oliguria - 1000mL + urine     Goal: immediately after consultation <24hrs after admit
output                                     ND-3.1 Medical food supplement: add ONS Nepro BID and
                                           Boost Pudding TID
                                           Goal: within 24hrs of admit
                                           ND-3.2 Vitamin and mineral supplement: Recommend renal
                                           MVI (nephrocaps)
                                           Goal: within 24 hrs of admit
                                           ND-4: feeding assistance: meal set up, removal of lids on
                                           containers as pt reports not being able to open lids
                                           Goal: nursing or catering to assist pt at each meal
                                           RC-1.4: Coordination of care: Recommend SLP for
                                           consultation for chewing/swallowing difficulties
                                           Goal: within 12-24 hours of admit
Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation
Indicator                                      Criteria
1. AD-1.1.2: Weight                               1. pt to not lose >2% body weight per week during
2. FH-1.1.1.1: PO intake/tolerance                   admission
3. FH 1.5.2.2 High biological protein intake      2. Pt to consume 50% of meals and at least 2 ONS daily
                                                     by next RD f/u
                                                  3. Pt is consuming HBV protein at each meal
Source                    Kcal requirements          Protein requirements     Fluid requirements
Facility standards        30-35kcal/kg               1.2-1.5g/kg              1000mL + urine output
                          1700-2000kcal              70-87g
EAL                       Based on Mifflin St        n/a                      n/a
                          Jeor (with AF of 1.2)
                          1,261kcals
Other Source
Online nutrition care     Stage 5 ESRD on HD:        >1.2g/kg with 50%        100mL + urine output
manual                    30-35kcal/kg               ABV Protein
                          1700-2000kcal              70g
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References:
NCM:
https://www.nutritioncaremanual.org/topic.cfm?ncm_category_id=1&lv1=5537&lv2=255666&lv3=27
2534&ncm_toc_id=272534&ncm_heading=& Accessed Feb 22, 2020
EAL:
https://www.andeal.org/ Accessed: Feb 22, 2020