Question 1
The nurse assesses the nutritional needs of a patient in the intensive care unit. What information is essential for the nurse to obtain during this assessment? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Food allergies
◦ Use of nutritional supplements
◦ If the patient can swallow
◦ Amount of water consumed each day
◦ Patient's current height and weight
Question 2
The nurse is a member of a committee that is designing improvements to the critical care waiting areas. What improvements should the nurse suggest to enhance the comfort of family members of critical care patients? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Provide coffee and soft drinks in the waiting area.
◦ Find space for sleeping rooms.
◦ Plan for a large space to be used for the waiting areas.
◦ Use dark paint and minimal lighting in the waiting areas.
◦ Place televisions and DVD players in the waiting area.
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