The purpose of carbohydrate digestion is to produce

A) amino acids. B) glucose. C) fatty acids. D) glycerol.


Answer: B

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All of the following foods are required by law to have a Nutrition Facts label EXCEPT:

a. a box of cereal. b. a jar of salsa. c. items on a restaurant menu. d. a bag of salad greens.

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Mr. Stanley Edward, a 58-year-old African American male, was admitted to the emergency room of the medical center upon being found unconscious in his car in a parking lot and resuscitated. His history was obtained by contacting his daughter. The patient presents with:

• end-stage adenocarcinoma of the gastroestophageal juncture. • chronic malnutrition and significant weight loss × 1 year. Low BMI, loss of muscle, loss of subcutaneous fat, bitemporal wasting. • acute pancreatitis with intractable vomiting. Medical Hx: Hypertension; S/P stroke @ age 56; cataract surgery. Meds: antilipemic medication, antihypertensive medication. Hx: Lifelong chain smoker (2 packs per day); alcohol abuse since his late 20s. Ht: 5'8". Admission Wt: 107 lbs. Usual Wt, 1 year ago: 170 lbs. Social Hx: Lives alone; cooks and shops for himself despite illness. Dietary Hx: Previously followed a low-cholesterol, low-sodium, high-potassium diet. Mr. Edward is not being actively treated for cancer at his request. Plan is to keep Mr. Edward NPO and place a peripheral line for hydration and nutrition support. Mr. Edward's blood glucose level rises to 350 mg/dL. What will the health care team likely do about this? a. nothing; this is acceptable for a patient receiving TPN b. taper off his lipids infusion c. stop his TPN infusion entirely d. infuse insulin with his TPN

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The nurse understands that the educational needs of a patient following bariatric surgery include:

a. recognizing sensations that occur when the gastric pouch is full. b. eating often throughout the day. c. drinking adequate fluids with meals. d. supplementing meals with milkshakes.

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