The nurse is caring for a patient with an extensive burn injury that is scheduled for skin grafting at the end of the week. The patient’s white blood cell count is 3.8 mm3. The patient is ordered a regular diet with a calorie requirement of 3,500 calories daily. His 24-hour calorie count from yesterday totals 1,800 calories.

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What CUES (Assessment) might the nurse identify in this situation?

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What HYPOTHESIS (Diagnosis) will the nurse consider based on the available information?

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Which members of the interprofessional team would have the expertise to address the patient’s needs through ACTION (Plan and Implement)?

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How can the interprofessional team work together to meet the patient’s OUTCOME (Evaluation) of nutritional needs?