Evaluate Mr. Mahon's initial nursing assessment. What important factors noted in his nutrition assessment will affect your nutrition recommendations?
What will be an ideal response?
• Has not eaten over past 3 days (d/t pain)
• Alcohol intake
• Frequent consumption of fast food
• 50# wt. gain x 5 years
• Attempting to stop antidepressant meds (may affect appetite or may use food as a replacement)
Mr. Mahon's initial nursing assessment shows signs of dehydration (cloudy, amber urine; tenting of skin; poor skin integrity—dry, tears; dry mucous membranes), which will affect calculations for fluid requirements. Mr. Mahon has a fever and his skin is clammy and diaphoretic. Presence of fever may increase energy needs.
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What will be an ideal response?
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