Author Question: A client is in the family practice clinic. Today the client weighs 186.4 pounds (84.7 kg). Six ... (Read 85 times)

melly21297 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is in the family practice clinic. Today the client weighs 186.4 pounds (84.7 kg). Six months ago the client weighed 211.8 pounds (96.2 kg). What action by the nurse is best?

a. Ask the client if the weight loss was intentional.
b. Determine if there are food allergies or intolerances.
c. Perform a comprehensive nutritional assessment.
d. Perform a rapid bedside blood glucose test.

Question 2

A nurse cares for a client with acute pancreatitis who is prescribed gentamicin (Garamycin) 3 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. The client weighs 264 lb. How many milligrams should the nurse administer for each dose?

(Record your answer using a whole number.) ____ mg/dose

pangili4 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
This client has had a 12 weight loss. The nurse first determines if the weight loss was intentional. If not, then the nurse proceeds to a comprehensive nutritional assessment. Food intolerances are part of this assessment. Depending on risk factors and other findings, a blood glucose test may be warranted.

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
120 mg/dose
264 lb (2.2 lb/kg) = 120 kg.
3 mg/kg/day 120 kg = 360 mg/day.
360 mg/day 3 divided doses = 120 mg/dose.