When signs and symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy appear, the nurse should anticipate
a. a moderate-protein diet, spread throughout the day.
b. a high-protein diet.
c. the use of agents to slow peristalsis.
d. a reduction of dietary branched-chain amino acids.
a
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a. Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group. b. Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity. c. Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group. d. Calcium allowances for this group have recently been increased by the Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes. e. Folate excesses are fairly common.
All of the following are ways to reduce pesticide residues EXCEPT:
a) washing produce in warm water. b) trimming the fat from meat and removing the skin. c) discarding outer levels of leafy vegetables. d) avoiding organic foods.
The ________ pathway for LDL uptake is a means by which LDL contributes to plaque formation in blood vessels.
A. intermediate B. receptor C. atherosclerotic D. scavenger
Waist circumference can best be used to assess ____.?
A) ?BMI B) ?total body water C) ?abdominal fat stores D) ?subcutaneous fat stores