A vitamin or mineral supplement may be beneficial when a deficiency exists
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The standardized language that is now part of the NCP improves both the _______________ and _______________ communication among members of the health care team, as well as communication with the patient
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient is experiencing constipation due to enteral feeding. What do you recommend?
a. use drip instead of bolus b. elevate head c. add water to feedings d. none of these
Mr. Winslett is a COPD patient who is complaining of poor appetite, abdominal discomfort, and bloating. Which of the following is the nurse's appropriate suggestion for improving his food intake?
a. "Consume larger meals." b. "Substitute beans for meat." c. "Drink a supplement before eating." d. "Eat smaller, more frequent meals."
When the diet is lacking in the amino acids lysine and threonine, ____.?
A) ?proteins will be made without one amino acid B) ?the body will synthesize them C) ?protein synthesis will be limited D) ?another amino acid will be substituted so that synthesis is uninterrupted