Which example is not considered to be a contraindication to enteral feeding?
a. diffuse peritonitis
b. intestinal obstruction
c. GI bleeding
d. impaired swallowing
e. intractable vomiting
d
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A. calcium B. potassium C. magnesium D. sodium
Describe the similarities and differences between nutrition education and nutrition counseling.
What will be an ideal response?
Jennie, age 34, had squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed 2 years ago. It began as a scar on the side of her face resulting from a car accident, when she was a child. She became concerned and visited her doctor when it began to turn reddish-purple. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis and that it was malignant. She underwent surgical removal of the lesion and a portion of the area around her mouth
Cosmetic repair will be done when the cancer growth has ceased. ? What nutritional conditions result from use of radiation?
Which of the following statements regarding C reactive protein is false?
A. C reactive protein is a marker of chronic inflammation. B. Those individuals with a family history of cardiovascular disease may benefit from having their CRP levels evaluated. C. People with low CRP are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. D. C reactive protein is produced by the liver.