Susan, age 42, has been burned over 30% of her body, including face, neck, arms, and chest, from a chemical explosion at work. ?

Give a nursing diagnosis statement in relation to nutrition.


Imbalanced nutrition: risk for less than body requirements related to hypermetabolic state from the burn, inadequate intake, and protein catabolism

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Nutrients are classified as macronutrients and micronutrients. Which of the following is NOT considered a macronutrient?

a) Carbohydrate b) Fat c) Protein d) Vitamins

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A number of herbal remedies are reported to cause hepatitis, including ____

A) St. John's wort B) ma huang C) Echinacea D) ginseng

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What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

A) ?infant birthweight B) ?prepregnancy weight C) ?weight gain during pregnancy D) ?nutrition status prior to pregnancy

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_____ is an eating disorder characterized by repeated cycles of binging and purging

A. Anorexia nervosa B. Bulimia nervosa C. Binge eating D. None of the above

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