A Patient Was Admitted to the Critical Care Unit After

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted to the critical care unit after having a CVA and MI.The patient has poor activity tolerance, falls in and out of consciousness, and has poor verbal skills.The patient has been resuscitated four times in the past 6 hours.The patient does not have advance directives.Family members are at the bedside.Who should the physician approach to discuss decisions of care and possible DNR status?

• A) The patient
• B) The family
• C) The hospital legal system
• D) The hospital ethics committee

Assess nutritional status using a combination of objective and subjective measurements.

Classify and manage patients based on their BMI and understand the energy content of different macronutrients.

Understand the importance and methods of ensuring accurate enteral and parenteral nutrition delivery and monitoring.

Identify and manage potential complications of enteral and parenteral nutrition including hyperglycemia and dehydration.

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Definitions:

Cash Disbursement

The process of paying out money from a fund or account, usually for expenses or investments.