Performing a nutrition assessment on a patient who is a candidate for liver transplant is complicated by all of these factors except _____
a. liver dysfunction and malnutrition have similar metabolic effects
b. fluid retention can mask weight loss
c. fluid retention can alter lab values
d. fluid retention can alter anthropometric values
e. supplements may mask underlying nutrient deficiencies
e
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What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
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Vitamin B12 is also called
A. ascorbic acid. B. cyanocobalamin. C. folate. D. pyridoxal.
Daily fluid needs in young adults are approximately _____ per kg body weight versus approximately _____ per kg body weight in older adults
a. 25-30 mL; 30-40 mL b. 30-40 mL; 40-50 mL c. 30-40 mL; 25-30 mL d. 40-50 mL; 30-40 mL