A Patient with a Body Mass Index (BMI)of 32 Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 32 is in the intensive care unit recovering from surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm.What should be the nurse's focus regarding this patient's nutritional needs?

• A)Support elevated protein needs.
• B)Maintain on intravenous fluids and clear liquids.
• C)Limit food and fluid intake to three mealtimes daily.
• D)Begin a weight-reduction program immediately.

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Definitions:

Audible Air Leak

A sound indicating the escape of air through an unintended opening, commonly assessed in medical settings like lung surgery.

Deflating Cuff

A component of some tracheostomy tubes that can be inflated or deflated to secure the tube in place and provide a seal within the trachea.

Mechanical Ventilation

A method of supporting a patient's breathing using a machine that moves breathable air into and out of the lungs.

Minimal Leak Method

A technique, often used in ventilated patients, to ensure minimal air leakage around the tracheal tube cuff by adjusting the cuff pressure.