Proteins help the body maintain its proper acid-base balance.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Oral intake is unlikely to meet nutrient needs in adults who have:
a. burns covering the face, head, and hands. b. hypovolemia and excessive fluid losses from exudates. c. burns covering more than 25% of total body surface area. d. second- or third-degree burns covering more than 15% of total body surface area.
Kelly is a 27-year-old well-nourished female who has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. Which of the following nutrition interventions is needed?
a. high-kcalorie, high-protein diet b. high-protein, low-fat diet c. low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet d. no dietary change is needed
Which statement concerning herbal remedies is accurate? a. Herbal products are safe because they come from plants
b. Composition of herbal products are closely regulated by the FDA. c. Herbal components become more concentrated when they are made into supplements. d. They are safe for pregnant women and children because they are natural. e. An herbal overdose results when toxins accumulate in the kidneys.
Patient X is a 35-year-old female that survived a motor vehicle accident. She is 5' tall and weighs 1101 . She is on mechanical ventilation in the ICU. This hospital does not have the ability to perform indirect calorimetry. Which method should the dietitian use to estimate this patient's energy needs?
a. 25 kcal/kg UBW b. The Mifflin-St. Jeor equation c. The Harris-Benedict equation d. The Ireton-Jones equation