A Patient with Severe Burns Had a Dietitian Consultation for Nutritional

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient with severe burns had a dietitian consultation for nutritional support.The patient weighs 145 pounds.What recommendations by the dietitian does the nurse anticipate initiating? (Select all that apply.)

• A) At least 2307 kcal/day
• B) Juven formula
• C) 2 cal HN formula
• D) At least 1648 kcal/day
• E) Perative formula

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Veins

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

Pulmonary Circuit

The route of blood flow from the heart to the lungs and back, during which blood becomes oxygen-rich.

Peripheral Resistance

The resistance of the arteries to blood flow. As the arteries constrict, the resistance increases and blood pressure rises.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, a crucial parameter for determining heart efficiency.