The nutrient that provides the major energy source during exercise is:
a. protein.
b. fat.
c. carbohydrate.
d. adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
C
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? An 80-year-old male patient has end-stage Alzheimer's and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting discharged from hospital. His height is 5' 9" and he weighs 162 pounds with no recent changes in weight. Which situation would require that the patient change from enteral nutrition to parenteral nutrition?
A. the patient loses 5 pounds B. the patient develops a paralytic ileus C. the patient can no longer afford enteral nutrition D. the patient develops sleeping problems E. the protein content of the enteral nutrition needs to be changed
Rosa, age 84, is unable to care for herself at home. She had a stroke 6 months ago and is in the nursing home. She requires total care by the nursing staff. ?
The elderly often have poor appetites, and that is a factor in the development of protein-energy malnutrition. What can the nurse do to make mealtimes more attractive?
All of the following are features of the health risks associated with excessive body fat EXCEPT
a. obesity is classified as a disease. b. obese women have elevated levels of estrogen. c. the risks are higher in black women than in white women. d. people with a BMI higher than 35 have a high risk of dying prematurely.
Which of the following is a feature of irritable bowel syndrome?
a. Abdominal discomfort is usually mild b. Effective treatment includes peppermint oil c. Constipation rather than diarrhea is the major adverse effect d. A combination of stress plus certain foods is needed to trigger an attack