Kidneys

 It was decided at the time of surgery to place a 5-French jejunostomy tube (J-tube). Discuss some of the factors to be considered when choosing a tube for parenteral nutrition. 

Metabolic:

What routes could be used to provide nutrition to this patient?

Cardiovascular:

This is a case study. Case studies are for you to apply the knowledge you have learned to a “real” patient. None of the answers below, with the exception of #5, should be one word or one sentence responses. Client communication is a huge part of the job of the RVT. Show me what you know. Use evidence to support your responses. Responses that show little to no effort or that are not in your own words (no copy/pasting or AI use) will be given no credit.

Calculate the RER for Sulu at his current body weight of 5 kg (11 lbs). ________________ kcal/day

Ensuring that Sulu receives adequate nutrition is critically important. What are the ways malnutrition impacts the following body organs and systems? 

In a dual-duct system, the junction box is constructed so that the power and communications systems are ____.

____ for multioutlet assemblies are available with GFCI, isolated ground, and surge suppression features.