The nurse recognizes that the majority of patients' caloric needs should come from which source?
a. Fats
b. Proteins
c. Polysaccharides
d. Monosaccharides
Answer: c. Polysaccharides
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Specifically address energy requirements and changes in carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism.
Which of the following statements concerning behavior modification techniques and how they apply to a weight-control program is FALSE?
A. The individual is the most important component of a weight-control program B. Behavior modification is used to reduce physical or social stimuli that may lead to excessive kcal intake or decreased physical activity C. All individuals wishing to implement a behavior modification program should seek professional assistance in developing such a program D. It is extremely important to set short-term goals so that the individual may experience multiple successes in pursuit of the long-term goal
A child who develops antibodies to a certain food is said to have a
a. food allergy. b. food intolerance. c. specific inducible episode. d. transient immune suppression.
A nutritionally unstable patient who is receiving enteral feedings should have fluid status assessed at least: a. every day
b. 3 times per week. c. every week. d. every 1-2 weeks. e. prn.