A patient wants to lose 1.5 lbs a week. After reviewing a di…

A patient wants to lose 1.5 lbs a week. After reviewing a diet history, the nurse determines that the patient typically eats 2450 calories a day. What should the patient’s calorie goal be to achieve this weight loss? (Record your answer using a whole number.) __ calories/day

A client with a history of progressively worsening fatigue i…

A client with a history of progressively worsening fatigue is undergoing a comprehensive assessment which includes test of renal function relating to erythropoiesis. When assessing the oxygen transport ability of the blood, the nurse should prioritize the review of what blood value?

A client in the ICU has had an endotracheal tube in place fo…

A client in the ICU has had an endotracheal tube in place for 3 weeks. The health care provider has ordered that a tracheostomy tube be placed. The client’s family wants to know why the endotracheal tube cannot be left in place. What would be the nurse’s best response?