What are some conditions that can cause a decline of the sense of taste? ?
A) vitamin deficiencies
B) dysphagia
C) high sugar intake
D) mineral deficiencies
D
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? An 80-year-old male patient has end-stage Alzheimer's and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting discharged from hospital. His height is 5' 9" and he weighs 162 pounds with no recent changes in weight. Which situation would require that the patient change from enteral nutrition to parenteral nutrition?
A. the patient loses 5 pounds B. the patient develops a paralytic ileus C. the patient can no longer afford enteral nutrition D. the patient develops sleeping problems E. the protein content of the enteral nutrition needs to be changed
The quick, portable procedure that calculates bone density by using sound waves to scan the heel, shin, and kneecap is known as
A) dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. B) single energy X-ray absorptiometry. C) peripheral ultrasound. D) quantitative ultrasound.
Which of the following proteins provides a sensitive test for protein status?
a. Albumin b. Prealbumin c. Hemoglobin d. Hematocrit
Which liquid has the highest osmolality?
a. Mineral water b. Milk c. Fruit punch d. Broth e. Prune juice