The nurse understands that infusing medications along with an enteral formula increases the osmolality of the tube feeding and may cause a patient to experience:
a. diarrhea.
b. elevated blood glucose levels.
c. high blood pressure.
d. constipation.
a
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When considering the digestion and absorption of proteins, it is important to know that:
a. proteins are broken down into individual amino acids and absorbed by all intestinal cell absorption sites at an equal rate. b. larger peptide molecules must be completely broken down into amino acids to be absorbed into the bloodstream from the intestine. c. cells in the small intestine absorb different types of amino acids at separate absorption sites, which causes competition by similar amino acids at these absorption sites. d. amino acids need a carrier in the bloodstream because they do not transport very well alone. e. protein digestion and absorption requires simultaneous ingestion of some form of carbohydrate.
KL is a 70 yo African American F living in a long-term care facility in upstate New York. She has a history of RA, which was well controlled until recently. She reports taking calcium supplements. She presents to the hospital with a hip fracture following a fall. Which dietary supplement will the registered dietitian recommend in order to reduce inflammation?
a. EPA and DHA b. DHP c. vitamin C d. NSAIDs
Maisie Green is a frail, elderly widow who lives in a nursing home and has been confined to her bed for some time. Which of the following is most likely to increase her metabolic stress and cause increased kcal and protein needs?
a. Weakened immunity b. Medications causing GI discomfort c. Poor emotional health d. Pressure sores
Toxicity means that a substance
a. can cause harm if enough is consumed. b. is not safe at any level of consumption. c. is likely to cause harm in common, real-life situations. d. results in appreciable morbidity and mortality if consumed.