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What is the primary goal of nutritional support in pediatric patients?
What is the primary goal of nutritional support in pediatric patients?
- To provide the patient with adequate nutrition regardless of gastrointestinal symptoms or feeding behavior.
- To ensure the patient meets their estimated nutritional needs orally for more than five days.
- To provide adequate energy, protein, and micronutrients while minimizing gastrointestinal symptoms and supporting developmentally appropriate feeding behavior. (correct)
- To nourish the patient and prevent malnutrition, without consideration for gastrointestinal issues or developmental factors.
Which of the following is considered the best indicator of nutritional status?
Which of the following is considered the best indicator of nutritional status?
- Circumference and thickness of various body parts
- Body weight, including weight loss and BMI calculation (correct)
- Serum albumin level
- Measurement of the patient's length
What is the healthy weight range (BMI) for adults?
What is the healthy weight range (BMI) for adults?
- Less than 18.5
- 18.5 to 24.9 (correct)
- 30.0 or higher
- 25.0 to 29.9
Which of the following is a common indication for nasogastric tube insertion?
Which of the following is a common indication for nasogastric tube insertion?
Which of the following is a key step in the insertion of a nasogastric tube?
Which of the following is a key step in the insertion of a nasogastric tube?
Which of the following patients would be considered at risk of malnutrition and in need of nutrition support?
Which of the following patients would be considered at risk of malnutrition and in need of nutrition support?
What is the main aim of nutrition support for patients?
What is the main aim of nutrition support for patients?
Which laboratory indicator is most useful for assessing a patient's nutritional status?
Which laboratory indicator is most useful for assessing a patient's nutritional status?
Which of the following is a key benefit of good patient nutrition?
Which of the following is a key benefit of good patient nutrition?
What is the purpose of a nasogastric tube in patient care?
What is the purpose of a nasogastric tube in patient care?
Which of the following is a common consequence of malnutrition in patients?
Which of the following is a common consequence of malnutrition in patients?
How can a caregiver provide added support to a client with weakness on one side?
How can a caregiver provide added support to a client with weakness on one side?
What is a primary reason for using proper body mechanics when lifting objects?
What is a primary reason for using proper body mechanics when lifting objects?
Why is it recommended to bend at the hips and knees when lifting objects from the floor?
Why is it recommended to bend at the hips and knees when lifting objects from the floor?
What is a key benefit of adjusting the height of a client's bed to avoid back strain?
What is a key benefit of adjusting the height of a client's bed to avoid back strain?
Why is it essential to carry objects close to the midline of the body?
Why is it essential to carry objects close to the midline of the body?
Which action helps in maintaining a low center of gravity during lifting tasks?
Which action helps in maintaining a low center of gravity during lifting tasks?
