Nutritional needs of your resident

  Discuss the nutritional needs of your resident. 1. Are they on a therapeutic diet? If so why? 2. According to the textbook what are their caloric requirements per day? Cite reference 3. How do they take in nutrients? Do they need assistance? Are they at risk for aspiration? 4. What is the height, weight and BMI? 5. What was their average fluid intake? What % did they eat? 6. Do you think the resident’s nutritional needs are being met? Why or why not? What recommendations do you have? 7. What education on nutrition would be appropriate for your resident?