Which patients would be at risk for nutritional imbalances? The patient: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Who is a stable, post-myocardial infarction
2. With renal failure
3. With slightly elevated liver enzymes
4. Who is intubated and sedated
5. With burns or excessive trauma
1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: This patient is at risk for nutritional imbalances.
Rationale 2: This patient is at risk for nutritional imbalances.
Rationale 3: Although the liver does filter and alter the breakdown of drugs, nutrition is rarely modified just for slightly elevated liver enzymes. Severe liver damage or failure will result in restrictions of alcohol and fatty foods, and an increase of protein may be needed.
Rationale 4: This patient is at risk for nutritional imbalances.
Rationale 5: This patient is at risk for nutritional imbalances.
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