Case Scenario #1: Marni is a 56 y/o who has been treated for…

Question Answered step-by-step Case Scenario #1: Marni is a 56 y/o who has been treated for… Case Scenario #1: Marni is a 56 y/o who has been treated for gastric cancer and is now in the hospital s/p partial gastrectomy.  After 24 hours post-op she is taking sips of water and clear broth, but her diet has not been advanced.  The health care team anticipates multiple nutrition-related problems in the course of Marni’s recovery and beyond.      What are Marni’s priority nutrition issues?  What symptoms might Marni experience following the gastrectomy?  What would you suggest to prevent dumping syndrome?  What other nutrition recommendations would you provide to Marni?   Case Scenario #2: Stuart is a 42 y/o accountant who recently diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.  He has been experiencing abdominal pain with bouts of diarrhea and stools which contain blood and mucus.  He has found it difficult to stay hydrated, and complains of a dry mouth.  Stuart’s gastroenterologist is considering a total colectomy with an ileostomy.  Ht: 5’9″ Wt: 156 lbs UBW: 175 lbs (3 months ago)                                                                                                                                    PMH: UC x 5 yearsMeds: Prednisone, LomotilLabs: Na+ 152 mEq/dL (?), Alb 5.5 (?) What are the hallmarks of ulcerative colitis?  What clinical symptoms are present in Stuart that align with the disease process?  How do you interpret Stuart’s labs?   If Stuart were to get a colectomy what are the nutrition implications?  Biology Science Nutrition NSC 410 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)