White Is in the ICU for Complications Following Surgery

question 66

Multiple Choice

White is in the ICU for complications following surgery.She has been diagnosed with sepsis and is on a ventilator.In order to most accurately estimate her energy needs, the nurse recognizes that the preferred method to use is:

• A)the Harris-Benedict equation.
• B)the Ireton-Jones equation.
• C)direct calorimetry.
• D)the Mifflin-St.Jeor equation.

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Definitions:

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix, a condition that typically requires surgical removal of the appendix.

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones blocking the ducts leading to severe pain and digestive problems.

Absent Bowel Sounds

Indicates a lack of intestinal activity, which can be a sign of blockage or other gastrointestinal issues.

Quadrant

In anatomy, a division of the abdomen into four parts for diagnostic, descriptive, and treatment purposes, each referred to as a quadrant.