A patient in the intensive care unit is at risk for developing malnutrition.Indirect calorimetry is planned to estimate the patient's caloric needs.Which information would the nurse provide to this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)"You will be taken to a special chamber where you can be isolated."
B)"You will be required to exercise on a treadmill for this testing."
C)"You can expect this test to take about 15 to 20 minutes."
D)"In order for results to be accurate,I will need to measure your height."
E)"We will not be able to do this test until you are off the mechanical ventilator."

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Indirect calorimetry is a non-invasive method to measure the metabolic rate by analyzing the oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced. It typically takes 15 to 20 minutes (C) and requires accurate patient data, including height (D), for precise calculations. It does not involve exercise (B) or isolation in a special chamber (A), and it can be performed on patients who are on mechanical ventilators (E), contrary to the statement provided.

A Patient in the Intensive Care Unit Is at Risk