According to the National VA Surgical Risk Study, which of the following factors best predicts complications and mortality post-surgery?
a. C-reactive protein level
b. Patient age
c. Pre-surgery weight
d. Serum albumin level
d
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Intakes of supplemental vitamin C are restricted in patients with chronic renal failure to prevent
a. kidney stones. b. scurvy. c. colds. d. hemochromatosis.
A patient's source of nutrients for the past 10 days has been a daily amount of 1.5 liters of D10 IV. You are concerned with risk for:
a. marasmus b. potassium deficiency c. none of these d. kwashiorkor
Which of the following statements accurately describes Dietary Reference Intakes?
a. They are used to treat people with diet-related disorders. b. They assess the adequacy of all required nutrients. c. They aid in the planning and evaluation of diets for healthy people. d. They are used to assess the adequacy of vitamins and minerals only. e. They can be used diagnose diet-related disorders.