A Nurse Is Performing an Intake Assessment for a Client

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is performing an intake assessment for a client being newly admitted with a diagnosis of AIDS. The nurse is aware that for this client, which of the following is true?

• A)There is an increase in resting energy expenditure of approximately 10%.
• B)There is a decreased metabolic demand of approximately 10%.
• C)The body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference can be used to estimate energy needs.
• D)Kilocalorie needs are relatively the same among all clients with AIDS.

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Definitions:

Unconditional Promise

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IOU

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Negotiability

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