A Nurse Is Choosing an Intravenous Cannula for an Older

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Multiple Choice

A nurse is choosing an intravenous cannula for an older adult patient and will choose the smallest size that will deliver the appropriate fluid.What size cannula is the most appropriate choice?

• A) 12 gauge
• B) 14 gauge
• C) 18 gauge
• D) 22 gauge

Recognize when and why a diet history interview is needed in nutrition counseling and how it differs from a standard dietary assessment.

Identify and describe the five domains of nutrition assessment with examples.

Understand the Nutrition Care Process and identify the steps involved, including the specific tasks performed during each step.

Discuss the methods used to estimate energy needs and the steps involved.

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Definitions:

Intravenous Pumps

Medical devices used to deliver medications and nutrients directly into a patient's bloodstream at precise rates.

Health Care Pharmacy Databases

Systems or repositories of data related to medications, prescriptions, and patient care specific to pharmacy operations.

Unit-Specific Profiles

Information or data sets tailored to the specific characteristics or requirements of a particular unit or department within a healthcare setting.

Intravenous Catheters

Flexible tubes inserted into veins to administer medications, fluids, or to draw blood, often used in medical settings.