Jose Salazar has been hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident. He has several broken bones, including his left jaw, two ribs on the left side, and a compound fracture of his left leg. According to his medical record, he is 47 years old, his height is 5'9", and his weight is 171 pounds. His current medications include lovastatin to lower his cholesterol and an MAO inhibitor to treat
depression.
Mr. Salazar will need a higher _____ intake to meet his nutritional needs for recovery.
a. potassium
b. kcalorie
c. iron
d. vegetable
b
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A) 2.0 B) ?1.33 C) ?equal D) ?0.75
Mrs. Dwyer is a 48-year-old patient who is undergoing radiation therapy for uterine cancer. She complains of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and has experienced significant weight loss. The nurse recognizes that the likely cause of this is:
a. tissue rejection. b. radiation enteritis. c. steatorrhea. d. mental stress.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans consumed more ________ in 2010 than in 1970.
A. red meat B. chicken C. eggs D. milk
According to dietary intake recommendations, a pregnant woman needs approximately 50% more calories than a non-pregnant woman
Indicate whether the statement is true or false