Physiological stresses such as blood loss, burns, measles, and cancer are known particularly to increase the risk of deficiency for
a. biotin. b. folate.
c. riboflavin. d. pantothenic acid.
b
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a. overfeeding. b. gastrointestinal discomfort. c. specially prepared meals. d. behavior problems. e. a and b
The vitamin D included in this supplement has what effect?
a. limits the absorption of calcium b. may increase the risk of fractures c. can cause toxicity if combined with other vitamin D sources in the diet d. has no effect on the calcium in the supplement
Mrs. P is an 85-year-old female who is a resident of a long-term care facility. The wound nurse was doing her rounds and noticed that Mrs. P had developed an open ulcer with a partial thickness loss of dermis and a red-pink wound bed on the side of her hip. She is 5'2" and weighs 52 kilograms with no known gastrointestinal or autoimmune issues. The wound nurse schedules a nutrition consultation
for Mrs. P and discusses her findings with you.What supplement could benefit wound healing by increasing collagen deposition, improving nitrogen balance, and enhancing several parameters of immune function? a. arginine b. lysine c. vitamin E d. vitamin K e. iron
List four ways to protect against overexposure to lead