Determine his daily protein needs
218/2.2 = 99.1 kg x 0.8 g = 79.3 g of protein. It may be argued by some that more protein should be used. As with the last case study, it depends on the RD's assessment of how much muscle is present in the overweight man.
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After the patient is admitted to the home health services system, a treatment plan is drafted cooperatively with the physician and is signed. A separate, detailed care plan is always required for the:
a. registered nurse. b. physical therapist. c. home health aide. d. LPN/LVN.
Changes have been made to the employee handbook. What must occur for this document to constitute a contract?
1. The handbook must be written in specific, legal language. 2. The employee must attend an inservice session about the new handbook. 3. The employee must continue to work after the manual takes effect. 4. The handbook must have been distributed to all employees of the facility.
A patient is receiving intravenous gentamicin. Which change in condition does the nurse report to the prescriber immediately?
a. Temperature increase from 38° C to 39° C. b. Blood pressure decrease from 132/80 to 118/66. c. Total 24-hour urine output decrease from 2100 mL to 1100 mL. d. White blood cell (WBC) count decrease from 11,000/mm3 to 8500/mm3.
Professional boundaries
A) outline the patients in your assignment. B) describe which section of the unit you work on. C) define how a health care worker acts with patients. D) describe how to care for patients with mental illness.