In the circuit shown in the figures below, the two bulbs A a…

In the circuit shown in the figures below, the two bulbs A and B are identical. Bulb B in the circuit on the left is removed and the circuit is completed as shown in the figure on right. Compared to the resistance of bulb A in left circuit, bulb A in the right circuit (with single bulb) has Picture2(5).jpg

Today is PN day #6 and Charlie’s PN is at goal rate. Based o…

Today is PN day #6 and Charlie’s PN is at goal rate. Based on the following information what changes, if any, would you now make? Weight: 162 lbs.                        I/Os: 3000/2700 mL                          Temperature:   38° (F = 100.7°)       Sodium: 139 (135-145)             Potassium: 5.1 (3.5-5.5)                                        Chloride: 108 (99-112) Bicarb: 23 (22-29)                     Glucose: 200 (65-99)          BUN: 11 (8-24)           Creatinine: 0.8 (0.6-1.1)   WBC: 5.9 (4-11)                        Phosphate: 4.8 (2.5-4.5)     Mg: 2.5 (1.5-2.5)        Triglycerides: 220  (

Charlie is a 29 year old male who has been receiving aggress…

Charlie is a 29 year old male who has been receiving aggressive chemotherapy for the past 2 months for a type of leukemia. He has lost 16 lbs. due to persistent nausea and vomiting despite the judicious use of anti-nausea/vomiting medications during this time. Charlie is admitted to the medical floor due to dehydration. His physician has decided to start parenteral nutrition via his implanted catheter in order to get Charlie through his next 2 rounds of chemotherapy because his prognosis for a cure is excellent. A consult for nutrition support has been ordered – provide specific recommendations regarding what you would recommend for MNT implementations. MIV @ 120 mL/hr w/20 mEq Kcl. Ht: 5’11”          Current weight:  155 lbs.              Weight 3 months ago: 175 lbs. Nutrition-focused physical exam: temporal wasting, ribs apparent, prominent bony shoulders, clavicles, and knees. No sign of edema. Current labs: Sodium: 138 (135-145)     Potassium: 4.5 (3.5-5.5)             Chloride: 104 (99-112)                     Bicarb: 24 (22-29)                        Glucose: 96 (65-99)          BUN: 9 (8-24)       Creatinine: 0.8 (0.6-1.1)                                      WBC: 5 (4-11)        Phosphate: 2.6 (2.5-4.5)       Mg: 1.6 (1.5-2.5)      Triglycerides: 195   (