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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Estrogen therapy for osteoporosis is often rejected because it may increase risk for

a. cancer. b. heart disease. c. hypertension. d. diverticulosis.

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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

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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

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Rachel is a gymnast who consumes 2,500 kilocalories per day. What is the minimum number of kilocalories she should be consuming from carbohydrate sources?

A. 1,125 kcal B. 1,376 kcal C. 1,588 kcal D. 1,625 kcal

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