In general, which of the following is associated with the fewest adverse effects from the treatment of constipation in adults?
a. Taking an enema b. Taking a laxative
c. Ingestion of prunes d. Ingestion of mineral oil
c
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What is a feature of gastric surgery for the treatment of clinically severe obesity?
A) ?Weight regain almost never occurs. B) ?Surgery is always an irreversible medical procedure. C) Gastric surgery is less effective than traditional liposuction. D) Gastric surgery diminishes the amount of food that can be eaten without GI distress.
The appropriate placement site for tube feeding in an infant is _____
a. nasogastric b. nasoduodenal c. orogastric d. nasojejunal e. gastrostomy
Foods that are high in calories inhibit the production of adenosine triphosphate
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient's labs reveal BUN 12 mg/dl, albumin 4.1 g/dl, A1c 8%, sodium 139 mEq/L. The doctor is ordering tube feeding. Which formula is most appropriate based on the given labs?
a. Nepro b. Deliver 2.0 c. Glucerna d. Ensure