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Title: The nurse is evaluating the adequacy of a burn-injured patient’s nutritional int Post by: colleen on Jan 19, 2013 The nurse is evaluating the adequacy of a burn-injured patient’s nutritional intake. Which of the following laboratory values is the best indicator of a need to adjust the nutritional program?
1. glycosuria 2. creatine phosphokinase (CPK) 3. BUN levels 4. hemoglobin 5. serum sodium levels Title: Re: The nurse is evaluating the adequacy of a burn-injured patient's nutritional int Post by: robertling on Jan 20, 2013 1 -- Glucose in the urine is seen after a major burn injury. It signals the need to reevaluate the patient’s nutritional plan. Creatine phosphokinase is used to identify the presence of muscle injuries. BUN levels are used to evaluate kidney function. Hemoglobin levels will fluctuate with the stages of the burn injury dependent upon the fluid status. Serum sodium levels are not indicative of nutritional status.
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