An individual's Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) is deemed adequate in the absence of:
a. bone loss.
b. weight gain or loss.
c. obvious signs of malnutrition.
d. body fat.
b
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) ?arachidonic acid B) ?omega-9 fatty acid C) ?linoleic acid D) ?oleic acid
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A) physical fuel values. B) physiological fuel values. C) calorimetric fuel values. D) all of the above
The nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with nonorganic failure to thrive. Which action should be included in the plan of care for the infant?
a. Requiring the parents to attend a community support group prior to discharge b. Reporting the parents to social services for suspected abuse c. Weighing the unclothed infant at the same time every day d. Suggesting to the infant's mother to continue to try to feed the infant even when the infant is crying