What is the primary acid-base buffering system in the ICF?
a. The phosphate buffer system
b. The protein buffer system
c. The carbonic acid: bicarbonate buffer system
d. The hemoglobin buffer system
b
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Morgan Simmons, a 74-year-old woman, is on hemodialysis. She wants to continue consuming three cups of non-fat milk per day. What is the most appropriate response?
A) "Continue consuming three cups a day; you need calcium and vitamin D." B) "Increase your milk intake to four cups per day." C) "Milk contains phosphorus and too much can be harmful for your medical condition." D) "Do not drink milk at all. Take the vitamin D and calcium supplements instead."
Describe any three ways to reduce one's sodium intake without radically changing the diet
For those individuals who are unable to safely swallow or consume adequate nutrition orally because of dysphagia, _______________ feedings should be considered.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Congestive heart failure can lead to an imbalance in:
a. pancreatic enzymes. b. cholesterol. c. fluids and electrolytes. d. lipoproteins.