An adult client consumes about 1800 calories per day. How many calories per day should the nurse counsel the client to consume from fats?
a. 200 calories
b. 450 calories
c. 800 calories
d. 1000 calories
b. 450 calories
Adults should get about 20% to 35% of their daily calories from fats. The client who consumes about 1800 calories per day needs approximately 360 to 630 calories per day from fat. The calculation is as follows: (1800 calories x 0.20 = 360 calories to 1800 x 0.35 = 630).
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a. Ask the patient whether he or she has ever developed a rash while taking another drug. b. Reassure the patient that many people have this expected reaction to antibiotic therapy. c. Ask the patient whether the rash itches, burns, or causes other types of discom-fort. d. Document the report as the only action.
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Communication can be ____________________, ____________________, or ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).