A calorie count is done to
A. determine if the patient needs to lose weight.
B. calculate the protein, carbohydrates, fat, and calories the patient consumes.
C. evaluate the patient's fluid intake to evaluate hydration.
D. ensure that staff are accurately recording the percentage of each meal consumed.
Answer: B
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A) Do not allow the patient to assist with the transfer. B) Use assistive devices if lifting over 50 pounds. C) If patient is in pain, administer analgesics in advance. D) Do not use handling aids unless absolutely necessary.
Which patient sustained an open traumatic injury? A patient with:
1. A closed hip fracture that was caused by a fall 2. A gun shot wound without penetration of the bullet due to the bullet-proof vest 3. Near-drowning after falling through a frozen lake 4. Burns over 30% of the body from a house fire
When assessing a 10-year-old child with myasthenia gravis, the nurse notes ptosis and drooping facial expressions. The nurse knows this disease will require all of the following except:
1. Supportive care, as there is no cure for the disease. 2. Administering beta blockers to improve the muscle tone. 3. Check the child for a depressive state due to body image issues. 4. Explain procedures to the child as needed and provide emotional support.
Food groups in the USDA MyPlate dietary guidelines include
A) fats and oils. B) meat, poultry, fish, and nuts. C) sweets and salts. D) complete and incomplete proteins.