A severely malnourished patient on TPN has altered electrolyte levels, hyperglycemia, and fluid retention. The nurse recognizes that the patient may be experiencing:
a. aspiration.
b. gallbladder disease.
c. fatty liver.
d. refeeding syndrome.
d
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which nutrient deficiency in older adults can lead to a decreased sense of taste and smell?
A) iron B) vitamin D C) zinc D) protein
Which of the following statements is true of homeostasis?
A) The transportation system of the body coordinates physiologic functions to maintain homeostasis. B) Homeostasis can be disrupted by excessive intake of sugar. C) Homeostasis causes the dispersion of large fat globules into smaller droplets to ease digestion. D) The nervous and skeletal systems work together to maintain homeostasis.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for iron is higher for girls than for boys during later adolescence (15 and 11 mg/day, respectively) because of:
A) increased linear growth in girls. B) weaker bone density in girls. C) the iron lost in menstruation. D) higher body mass index value in girls.