RNSG 1430 Nutrition || Well-Enlightened

A nurse is calculating the body mass index (BMI) of a 35-year-old male patient who is extremely obese. The patient's height is 5′6″ and his current weight is 325 lb. What would the nurse document as his BMI? S. 50.5 B. 52.4 C. 54.5 D. 55.2 correct answers B. BMI = 52.4 A nurse is evaluating a patient following the administration of an enteral feeding. Which findings are normal and are criteria that indicate patient tolerance to the feeding? Select all that apply. A. Absence of nausea, vomiting B. Weight gain C. Bowel sounds within normal range D. Large amount of gastric residue E. Absence of diarrhea and constipation F. Slight abdominal pain and distention correct answers A, C, E. Criteria to consider when evaluating patient feeding tolerance include: absence of nausea, vomiting, minimal or no gastric residual, absence of diarrhea and constipation, absence of abdominal pain and distention, presence of bowel sounds within normal limits. A nurse is feeding an older adult patient who has dementia. Which intervention should the nurse perform to facilitate this process? A.Stroke the underside of the patient's chin to promote swallowing. B.Serve meals in different places and at different times. C. Offer a whole tray of various foods to choose from. D. Avoid between-meal snacks to ensure hunger at mealtime. correct answers B. Food from home that the patient enjoys may stimulate him to eat. Pain medication should be given before meals, respiratory therapy should be scheduled after meals, and telling the patient what he must eat is no guarantee that he will comply. A patient who has COPD is refusing to eat. Which intervention would be most helpful in stimulating appetite in this patient? A. Administering pain medication after meals. B. Encouraging food from home when possible. C. Scheduling his respiratory therapy before each meal. D. Reinforcing the importance of his eating exactly what is delivered to him. correct answers B. Food from home that the patient enjoys may stimulate him to eat. Pain medication should be given before meals, respiratory therapy should be scheduled after meals, and telling the patient what he must eat is no guarantee that he will comply. A nurse is feeding a patient who is experiencing dysphagia. Which nursing intervention would the nurse initiate for this patient?