Utica College

NUR 321

Exercise 1

1)When caring for a patient receiving enteral feedings, the nurse must assess residual volume with what frequency?

1. 1. 1 to 2 hours
   2. 2 to 4 hours

c. 4 to 6 hours

d. 6 to 8 hours

2.                                                                   are the most calorie-dense nutrients.

3. Based on your review of the information in the Nursing Admission, complete the following dietary history for Jacquline Catanazaro.

• Height
• Weight
• History of food allergies:
• Number of meals per day
• Food preferences:

• Food preparation practices:
• Appetite:
• History of weight change:
• Condition of oral cavity:
• Bowel elimination:

4. Calculate Jacquline Catanazaro’s BMI. (Hint: There are 2.2 pounds in a kilogram; 1 meter equals 39.37 inches.) BMI = Weight (kg) ÷ Height (m)2 (do not round)

5. Does Jacquline Catanazaro’s BMI confirm the admission history report that says the patient is obese?

6. According to MyPlate, which food should represent the greater part of the diet?
   1. Fruits
   2. Vegetables
   3. Grains
   4. Proteins

7. The physician has ordered a(n) _____________diet for Jacquline Catanazaro.

8. Jacquline Catanazaro’s constipation might be relieved by an increase in fruits, vegetables,

9. What would be an appropriate approach for assessing Jacquline Catanazaro's nutritional intake once she is discharged?

10. Based on your review of the medical record, list three interventions you might use to improve Jacquline Catanazaro’s nutritional status.

11. List three factors that may contribute to Pablo Rodriguez’s loss of appetite.

12. Sore buccal cavity, aversion to eating, body weight 20% below ideal, poor muscle tone

13. Weight change, changes in sleep pattern, fatigue, loss of appetite

14. Based on your chart review, which of the following physical findings could be related to Pablo Rodriguez's nutritional status?

1. Mild swelling of lower extremities
2. Skin warm and dry
3. No accessory muscle use
4. Swollen red gums