To minimize the risk of aspiration of formula in tube-fed patients, the head of the patient's bed should be elevated _____

a. after administering the feeding
b. during administration of the feeding
c. during and for 30 minutes after administration of the feeding
d. during and for 1 hour after administration of the feeding
e. during and for 2 hours after administration of the feeding


c

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A. bacteria. B. a virus. C. a parasite. D. prions.

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The effects of persistent malnutrition on a child’s health are largely irreversible after _____

1.1 year of age 2.18 months of age 3.2 years of age 4.5 years of age

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Catherine is a college senior who is taking a health and nutrition course. The class is studying family health history. After completing her family health history project Catherine realizes that she is genetically at risk for several diseases. Her grandmother had breast cancer, her father had hypertension, and her mother is obese. Catherine has known for a while that she is overweight and has

been told by her doctor that she is pre-hypertensive. Catherine wants to continue to study and learn how she can reduce her risk of chronic disease through lifestyle. Which of the following health problems does Catherine likely have a genetic tendency for? A) Obesity B) Breast cancer C) Hypertension D) All of the above

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An example of an electrolyte is ____

A) linoleic acid B) potassium C) vitamin A D) vitamin C

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