Posted: January 17th, 2016

Why was Cindy at risk for a pressure ulcer? What were some of the contributing factors, and why?

1. Why was Cindy at risk for a pressure ulcer? What were some of the contributing factors, and why?
2. Whatarethesymptomsofaneggallergy?Whydoyouthinkherallergywasnot ever life threatening when she was receiving the nightly tube feedings at home?
3. Takeintoconsiderationhermultiplemedicalconditionsofcerebralpalsy,egg allergy, and recent pressure ulcer, and calculate her estimated calorie needs and protein needs.
4. Recommendanappropriatetubefeedingformulabrandnameortypethathasno albumin from egg protein (for the days that she does not have adequate oral intake of her meals).
5. Appendix:Designafull-daymealplanforCindythatincludespureed/softfoods. This diet needs to fully address her CP-related chewing/swallowing challenges. Be sure to consider her protein needs for wound healing promotion and future prevention, but without foods containing eggs or egg by-products. Oral protein drink supplements can be considered. Include the total calories, carbohydrates, fats, protein, and any micronutrients that are important in this case.