TPN is indicated for each scenario except _____
a. patients who cannot be fed through the GI tract
b. situations where long-term parenteral nutrition will be required
c. situations where nutrient requirements are high
d. patients who are moderately malnourished
e. patients on fluid restrictions
d
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The main culprit in the diet that leads to obesity is excess consumption of carbohydrates.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The health care team has just ordered Mr. Carter to begin TPN. He is a 58-year-old man who is suffering from intractable diarrhea. On a weekly basis, the health care team should perform what part of the nutrition care process?
a. Diagnose nutrition problems. b. Develop a health care plan. c. Assess nutrition status. d. Implement the nutrition care plan.
Different researchers have proposed that what percentage of our BMI is influenced by genetic factors?
A. 10-20% B. 25-50% C. 33-66% D. 50-90%
Approximately how much water (pounds) is found in a 134-lb person??
A) ?34 B) ?65 C) ?80 D) ?105