The Nurse Is Monitoring the Caloric Intake of a Malnourished

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse is monitoring the caloric intake of a malnourished client who is receiving intravenous fluid replacement.The nurse understands that the client is receiving how many calories of per liter from the infusion of 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride solution?

• A) 60
• B) 170
• C) 300
• D) 630

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Definitions:

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

A hormone produced during pregnancy that is used in medical tests to detect pregnancy.

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that produces progesterone after ovulation to maintain pregnancy.

Fertilization

The process by which male and female gametes unite, leading to the development of a new organism.

Uterus

A female reproductive organ in mammals, including humans, where a fertilized egg implants, and a fetus develops.