Patients who are receiving enteral feedings should:
a. sit upright in a chair.
b. have the head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees.
c. have their head and feet elevated 30 to 45 degrees.
d. lie flat.
B
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Belle is pregnant and has two young children. She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year. Recently, she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency. Based on this information, Belle should enroll in the ________ program.
A. ERS B. WIC C. FDA D. FDIC
What is the minimum water intake for a 65-kg adult with an energy expenditure of 2,500 kcalories?
a. 250 mL b. 650 mL c. 1,250 mL d. 2,500 mL
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A. produce glucose from amino acids B. convert glucose to glycogen in the liver C. use fat stores to synthesize glucose D. All of the above will occur.