NURS 209: Week 8 GI Disease and Nutrition Exam Guide Graded A 2024

Define oral health and identity factors that impact on oral health examine malnutrition in older persons Define malnutriton what does oral health imply a state that is stable, relatively disease-free, and comfortable, and that permits adequate functioning for mastication, swallowing, and speech. What can be viewed as poor oral health Poor oral health can be viewed as a state of inadequate functioning resulting from decayed teeth; periodontal disease; ill-fitting dentures or lack of dentures; neglect of oral hygiene; and the presence of pain, inflammation, or infection in the oral what are the general health impacts of oral disease cardiovascular disease aspiration pneumonia nutritional status diabetes respiratory disease What is the health system costs of oral disease high cost of treatment for dental disease what are the individual factors of oral health age sex genetic & biological endowment medical conditions meds and adverse effects functional & cognitive status Nutrition, swallowing, & eating abilities what is oral health literacy and behaviour diet oral hygiene smoking alcohol oral health literacy use of oral health services self-efficacy behaviour problems What is Xerostomia Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth caused by decreased saliva production. It affects up to 50% of older persons. What are the common causes of Xerostomia medication such as anticholinergics, antihistamines, and antidepressants, oxygen use, mouth breathing, vitamin deficiencies, nerve damage, and smoking. The decrease in saliva production can lead to dehydration and a decrease in the antimicrobial function of saliva. What are the potential risks and problems associated with xerostomia The risks and problems associated with xerostomia include cheilitis, fissuring of lips, dysgeusia (taste disorder), inflammation or ulcer on the tongue, frequent gum disease and infection, difficulty in speaking, swallowing or chewing, sore throat, problems with denture sores and retention, oral fungal infections like thrush, and bad breath. What percentage of adults aged 65 and older have periodontal disease 70% of adults aged 65 and older have periodontal disease. What are periodontal disease caused by Periodontal diseases are mainly the result of infections and inflammation of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth, which can ultimately lead to tooth loss. what health conditions have been associated with periodontitis Periodontitis has been associated with cardiovascular disease, worsening diabetes control, poor wound healing, and aspiration pneumonia, particularly in institutionalized patients. what are the potential health effects of periodontitis Periodontitis can lead to metastatic spread of infection from the oral cavity through transient bacteremia, metastatic injury from the effects of circulating oral microbial toxins, and metastatic inflammation caused by immunological injury induced by oral microorganisms. These health effects can include prosthetic joint infection, valve damages and infective endocarditis, brain abscess, cerebral infarction, acute myocardial infarction, and inflammatory bowel disease. What are the potential health effects of oral disease and infection Oral disease and infection can lead to metastatic spread of infection throughout the body. This can result in a range of health problems including prosthetic joint infection, valve damage, infective endocarditis, brain abscess, cerebral infarction, acute myocardial infarction, and inflammatory bowel disease. What is oral candidiasis? known as oral thrush, most common opportunistic infection of the mouth. What is oral candidiasis caused by An overgrowth of a species of the fungus Candida. the species most frequently implicated in oral infections is C. albicans What are the risks factors of oral candidiasis Candida infection elsewhere, dry mouth due to disease of the salivary glands or medications, dentures that are not regularly cleaned or fit badly, smoking, immunosuppression such as diabetes, cancer, or HIV/AIDS, broad-spectrum antibiotics, nutritional deficiencies like iron or B-vitamin deficiency, and inhaled corticosteroids. what are some ways to prevent thrush