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The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient in the Burn

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The nurse is providing care to a patient in the burn unit. What should the nurse do to ensure an adequate nutritional status for this patient?. Select all that apply.


A) Plan for a parenteral nutrition access site.
B) Ensure that 5 g/kg of protein are provided daily.
C) Keep the patient NPO.
D) Report daily weights to avoid a weight loss of >10%.
E) Ensure the patient receives a minimum of 35 to 40 calories/kg of body weight each day.

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