A nurse is planning care for a client who sustained a major burn over 20% of the body. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to support the client's nutritional requirements?
Schedule meals at 6-hr intervals.
Maintain calorie intake at 1,500 per day.
Keep a calorie count for foods and beverages.
Provide a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet.
The Correct Answer is C
A. Scheduling meals at 6-hour intervals is inadequate as clients with major burns require frequent, high-calorie intake.
B. A calorie intake of 1,500 per day is insufficient for burn clients, who require significantly higher caloric intake to support healing.
C. Keeping a calorie count helps ensure the client is meeting their increased nutritional needs for wound healing and recovery.
D. A high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet is necessary, not a low-protein diet, to support tissue repair and metabolic demands.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Moderate variability in the FHR: Incorrect. Moderate variability (6-25 bpm) is a reassuring sign of fetal well-being.
B. Prolonged decelerations: Prolonged decelerations, defined as a decrease in fetal heart rate (FHR) of at least 15 beats per minute lasting 2 to 10 minutes, indicate potential fetal hypoxia or distress and require immediate notification of the provider.
C. Baseline FHR 115/min: Incorrect. A baseline FHR of 115/min is within the normal range of 110-160 bpm.
D. Three uterine contractions within 10 min: Incorrect. This contraction pattern is within the normal range for active labor (normal is 2-5 contractions in 10 minutes).
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Offer three large meals: Small, frequent meals are better tolerated.
B. Administer a bronchodilator after meals: Should be given before meals.
C. Limit fluid intake with meals: Reduces gastric distension and improves calorie intake.
D. Ambulate before meals: May increase fatigue and reduce intake.
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