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Melani1276 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed a 1600-calorie diet. Of this diet, 30 of the intake should be protein, 20 fat, and 50 carbohydrates. How many grams of carbohydrates should the client ingest every day?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A client's nasogastric tube has been discontinued and needs to be removed. Place in order the steps the nurse will perform to remove this tube.

1. Place the tube in a plastic bag.
2. Ask the client to take a deep breath and to hold it.
3. Smoothly withdraw the tube.
4. Pinch the tube with the gloved hand.
5. Observe the intactness of the tube.
6. Apply clean gloves.

Sweetkitty24130 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 200 grams

Rationale: First determine the number of calories for carbohydrates by multiplying the total number of calories by the percentage; 1600 calories 50 = 800 calories. Then divide the total calories by calories/gram. For carbohydrates, this would be 800 calories/4 = 200 grams. The client should eat 200 grams of carbohydrates each day.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 6, 2, 4, 3, 1, 5
Rationale: When removing a nasogastric tube, the nurse should: (1) apply clean gloves; (2) ask the client to take a deep breath and to hold it; (3) pinch the tube with the gloved hand; (4) smoothly withdraw the tube; (5) place the tube in a plastic bag; and (6) observe the intactness of the tube.