Question

Prepare a comparative chart based on the physical differences you would see when performing a physical survey of a client who had good nutritional status versus a client with poor nutritional status.

• Hair
• Eyes
• Skin
• Weight

Include cultural factors/variations related to nutrition and hydration excess or deficit across the lifespan.

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• Demonstrates critical thinking. Student answers question(s) and relates key points to the discussion topic.
• Student uses Internet sources from acceptable research sites (see above) or course’s textbook to answer question(s)

• Answer met the required minimum of 150 words

Answer 1

Poor nutrition status.

Hair : Dull and dry, brittle , depigmented, easily plucked , thin and sparse

Eyes : Eye membrane pale, dry may be xeropthalmic , increased vascularity, cornea soft i.e keratomalacia

Skin : Rough, dry ,flanky, swollen , pale , pigmented , lack of fat under the skin, spoonshaped , rigid , brittle.

Weight : can be overweight or underweight depending upon his diet or other factors such as GIT conditions

Tongue : smooth appearance, swollen,beefy red , sores ,atrophic papillae

Good nutrition status :-

Hair : shiny,lustrous, firm, healthy scalp

Eyes : bright , clear , moist

Skin: smooth , good color, moist

Weight : normal for height , age and body build.

Tongue : deep red in appearance , surface papillae present

Prohibited food in selected religious groups :

Hinduism -

All meats

Animal shortenings

Islam :-

Pork

Halal is lawful food whereas haram is food that is unlawful to consume.

Judaism :

Pork

Predatory fowl

Mixing milk and meat dishes in same meal