Which of the Following Can Raise the Energy Needs of a Critically

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can raise the energy needs of a critically ill patient?

• A)Being bedridden
• B)Mechanical ventilation
• C)Wasting
• D)Electrolyte imbalances

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Definitions:

Complex Health Care Needs

Health conditions that require extensive and ongoing medical care and management, often due to chronic illness or disability.

Care Conference

A meeting involving healthcare professionals, the patient, and often their family members, to discuss and plan the patient's care.

Discharge Planning

The process in healthcare settings aimed at planning for a patient's needs after they leave the hospital or medical facility.

Physical Disabilities

Limitations on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina, often resulting from congenital conditions, illnesses, or injuries.