When caring for a febrile critically ill client, it is important ...

[amal]

When caring for a febrile critically ill client, it is important to recognize the need to adjust the energy expenditure calculation to compensate for increased energy demands resulting from: (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Increased temperature.
   2. Shivering.
   3. Anorexia.
   4. Weight.
   5. Appetite.

Question 2

The client is a 25-year-old female student being seen for a physical examination. If this client is 5 ft 4 in tall and weighs 125 pounds, what is her BMI?
 
  A) 17 B) 19 C) 21 D) 23

[raenoj]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Rationale: Both increased temperature and shivering increase the energy expenditure for the critically ill client. Anorexia should also be considered since a decrease in calories can result in a net weight loss. Weight can be used to monitor the balance of energy expenditure and caloric intake. Appetite determines the amount of food consumed, not the needs of the body for energy.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The formula for calculating BMI is weight in pounds divided by height in inches squared multiplied by 703 . Thus, 125 / 4096  703 = 21.45.

[amal]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scottmt]

Gracias!