To serve its function in oxygen delivery to body tissues, iron must interact closely with
a. copper and vitamin C. b. selenium and iodine.
c. zinc and vitamin A. d. chromium and calcium.
a
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Ms Bell is ordered a high-fiber diet to maintain normal bowel movement. What could prevent her intake of high-fiber foods (e.g., raw apples, salads)?
a. Low acid production b. Lack of fiber enzymes c. Poor dentition d. Short-term memory problems
Supplements of the water-soluble vitamins ________ and ________ are most likely to cause toxicity symptoms.
A. vitamin B-12; pantothenic acid B. thiamin; riboflavin C. vitamin B-6; vitamin C D. biotin; vitamin B-12
Once absorbed, copper is bound to ________ for transport.
A) ceruloplasmin B) albumin C) transferrin D) metallothionein
A client's nutritional status has been severely compromised through prolonged episodes of nausea and vomiting. Which nutritional therapy will be the most effective in correcting nutritional deficits before surgery?
a. high-protein between-meal nourishment four times a day b. total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for several days c. IV infusion of normal saline solution at 125 mL/hour d. continuous enteral feedings at 200 mL/hour