Victoria is 92 years of age. Recently, she experienced a viral infection that has made her weak and lose interest in eating. Based on this information, Victoria is in ________.
A. positive nitrogen equilibrium
B. anaphylactic shock
C. facilitated re-energizing mode
D. negative nitrogen balance
Answer: D
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Adequate fluid intake is important in the nutrition care plan for clients who have cancer to replace gastrointestinal losses and:
a. maintain blood pressure. b. prevent acute renal failure. c. aid in the metabolism of water-soluble vitamins. d. promote excretion of metabolic breakdown products.
What is the general composition of lymph?
a. A light-red fluid that stores fat-soluble vitamins b. A transparent yellowish fluid that contains no red blood cells or platelets c. A white fluid that contains probiotics and appears at the site of infections d. A greenish fluid that contains abundant platelets and water-soluble vitamins e. A viscous, red fluid that contains vitamins and minerals
Match the following with the descriptions below.
A. Irradiation B. Fermentation C. Aseptic processing D. Pasteurization E. Refrigeration
Sue is visiting her pregnant cousin Anna and notices that she is eating laundry starch and clay when watching TV at night. What is going on? a. Anna is experiencing pica
b. Anna is showing symptoms of high blood pressure. c. Anna is probably diabetic. d. Anna is constipated and this will alleviate the problem. e. Anna is exhibiting behavior that may increase her risk for preeclampsia.