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Assessment:
Overview Information: 83-year-old African American female admitted to the hospital for acute
exacerbation stage III COPD (r/o pneumonia). Fall risk and full code, stable.
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Nutrition Diagnosis:
Nutrition Intervention:
Prescription: consume ~1,300 kcal per day and 66g protein per day within 5 small meals
(with the biggest meals in the morning), increase water intake
Recommend: eat protein rich foods such as nut butters, whole grains, legumes and
protein shakes, incorporate water with each meal. Ensure between each meal.
Goals: increased energy intake, increased protein intake, increased fluid intake