The nurse is performing an assessment of a new client who is…

The nurse is performing an assessment of a new client who is being admitted to rule out nutritional problems. The nurse is aware that the body can break down fatty acids incompletely, resulting in an increase of ketone formation. The client asks, “What could be causing this to happen?” What situation could the nurse give as an example?

The nurse is teaching a client how to determine the caloric…

The nurse is teaching a client how to determine the caloric content of their favorite foods. The client reports adding one tablespoon of a favorite salad dressing, containing 14 g of fat and no protein or carbohydrates, to each salad they consume. How many calories will the nurse indicate are in that amount of dressing?