After surgery, Marc remains on ventilator support but his gut function is improving. The doctor should initiate:
a. a soft diet. b. a clear liquid diet.
c. an elemental tube feeding. d. PPN.
c
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A. 1,125 kcal B. 1,376 kcal C. 1,588 kcal D. 1,625 kcal
Estrogen therapy for osteoporosis is often rejected because it may increase risk for
a. cancer. b. heart disease. c. hypertension. d. diverticulosis.
Which supplement preparations should be avoided?
a. those containing taurine b. those claiming to be "low-potency" c. those claiming to be "organic" or "natural" preparations with added substances d. those claiming to be "tried and true" and "tested by generations of moms" e. those containing a balance of vitamins and minerals
The SEE for percent body fat determined from underwater weighing is approximately ±____ percent
A) 0.7 B) 1.7 C) 2.7 D) 3.7