Which of the following findings would be unexpected in a client with cirrhosis?
a. Portal hypertension b. Esophageal varices
c. Hyperammonemia d. Ascites
c
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Pickled foods, canned soups, soy sauce, and deli (luncheon) meats contain high amounts of
A. sodium. B. magnesium. C. potassium. D. selenium.
Which clinical nutrition team member is the most likely person to process diet orders for patients?
a. Dietetic technician b. Clinical dietitian c. Clinical nutrition manager d. Dietetic clerk
Based on current research, how would you rate the effectiveness of the dietary guidance information disseminated by the U.S. government to the population?
a. It has been ineffective, and has resulted in poorer dietary habits among consumers by failing to address the need to limit dietary fat and sodium. b. It has been so effective that it has prevented trends such as eating away from home or increased portion sizes from affecting consumers' nutritional status. c. There is still much room for improvement, because a considerable gap remains between current nutrition recommendations and consumers' practices. d. There is little room for improvement, because people continue to make food choices based solely on taste and ignore health concerns.
IV lipid emulsions _____
a. provide only nonessential fatty acids b. are hypertonic c. are a diluted source of energy d. do not contain glycerol e. contain egg phospholipids