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What is the process by which nutrients are used at the cellular level known as?
What is the process by which nutrients are used at the cellular level known as?
- Nutrient absorption
- Nutrient metabolism (correct)
- Nutrient assimilation
- Nutrient excretion
What is the main goal of nutritional support in critically ill patients?
What is the main goal of nutritional support in critically ill patients?
- To increase nutrient requirements
- To alter fluid status
- To prevent the development of malnutrition (correct)
- To reduce morbidity and mortality risks
During which phase of metabolic changes in critical illness do physiologic changes occur related to increased autonomic activity and altered fluid status?
During which phase of metabolic changes in critical illness do physiologic changes occur related to increased autonomic activity and altered fluid status?
- Both ebb and flow phases
- Neither ebb nor flow phase
- Flow phase
- Ebb phase (correct)
Which hormone is released from the pituitary gland in response to hypovolemia, pain, and stress in critically ill patients?
Which hormone is released from the pituitary gland in response to hypovolemia, pain, and stress in critically ill patients?
What are the common causes of changes in metabolism and energy demands in critically ill patients?
What are the common causes of changes in metabolism and energy demands in critically ill patients?
What is the duration of the ebb phase during the metabolic changes of critical illness?
What is the duration of the ebb phase during the metabolic changes of critical illness?
Which phase of metabolic changes in critical illness can last days to weeks depending on the patient's recovery?
Which phase of metabolic changes in critical illness can last days to weeks depending on the patient's recovery?
What does Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) do in response to hypovolemia?
What does Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) do in response to hypovolemia?
What are the relative indications for nutritional support in ICU patients?
What are the relative indications for nutritional support in ICU patients?
What are the goals of care in nutritional support for critically ill patients?
What are the goals of care in nutritional support for critically ill patients?
What is the nursing approach to nutritional management for critically ill patients?
What is the nursing approach to nutritional management for critically ill patients?
Which conditions are considered hypermetabolic in the context of nutritional support for ICU patients?
Which conditions are considered hypermetabolic in the context of nutritional support for ICU patients?
What is the term used to refer to a generalized disordering of body composition due to sub-optimal or deficit macro- or micro-nutrient intake?
What is the term used to refer to a generalized disordering of body composition due to sub-optimal or deficit macro- or micro-nutrient intake?
What is the main purpose of nutritional support in critically ill patients?
What is the main purpose of nutritional support in critically ill patients?
What factors should be considered when deciding the appropriate method for feeding in critically ill patients?
What factors should be considered when deciding the appropriate method for feeding in critically ill patients?
What aspect of patient care is included in the nursing approach to nutritional management for critically ill patients?
What aspect of patient care is included in the nursing approach to nutritional management for critically ill patients?
In critically-ill patients, which of the following is NOT a goal of care in nutritional support?
In critically-ill patients, which of the following is NOT a goal of care in nutritional support?
Which of the following is a relative indication for nutritional support in ICU patients?
Which of the following is a relative indication for nutritional support in ICU patients?
What is the nursing approach to assessing the nutritional status of critically-ill patients?
What is the nursing approach to assessing the nutritional status of critically-ill patients?
Which phase of metabolic changes in critical illness is characterized by increased autonomic activity and altered fluid status?
Which phase of metabolic changes in critical illness is characterized by increased autonomic activity and altered fluid status?
What factors should be considered when deciding the appropriate method for feeding in critically-ill patients?
What factors should be considered when deciding the appropriate method for feeding in critically-ill patients?
Which hormone is released from the pituitary gland in response to hypovolemia, pain, and stress in critically-ill patients?
Which hormone is released from the pituitary gland in response to hypovolemia, pain, and stress in critically-ill patients?
Hypermetabolic conditions such as sepsis, burns, and pancreatitis fall under which relative indication for nutritional support in ICU patients?
Hypermetabolic conditions such as sepsis, burns, and pancreatitis fall under which relative indication for nutritional support in ICU patients?
Calculating nutritional components requirements based on the patient’s condition is part of which aspect of nursing approach to nutritional management for critically-ill patients?
Calculating nutritional components requirements based on the patient’s condition is part of which aspect of nursing approach to nutritional management for critically-ill patients?
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