“Intervención de enfermería en desnutrición crónica y su relación con los factores de riesgo”

Abstract

This case analysis deals with chronic malnutrition and its relationship with risk factors introduction malnutrition at the national level has declined from 30 to 23 percent being the most outstanding the urban region with an index of 16 percent in the population under 5 years of age. The 10-month-old patient's illness begins at 6 months with mild malnutrition, which has been developing and at the same time triggering other pathologies such as anemia and pneumonia. Objective to analyse the risk factors that helped to develop this pathology through the review of clinical history, interviews and home visits.

The methodology used was the descriptive, participatory, field and bibliographic, could describe the conditions in which the patient lives and establish a contact identifying the risk factors by using the pyramid of Maslow. Result of the patient's needs we have could identify nutritional needs, respiratory needs, and need for rest or sleep. Conclusion by having an unsuitable diet for your age and an environment that does not allow you to develop easily we have created a guide for the caregiver to improve your diet and at the same time your quality of life.