Marc's nausea and vomiting continued after he was admitted. Nasogastric decompression has been started. Which diet should be recommended to completely meet his nutritional needs?

a. Clear liquid b. Elemental formula
c. Low fiber d. TPN


d

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Since most HD patients receive anticoagulation therapy, caution must be taken when supplementing with vitamin _______________ due to its role in promoting clot formation.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The layers of the GI tract carry out its functions of motility, movement, _____

a. neural transmission, circulation, and aspiration b. secretion, communication, and protection c. contraction, communication, and circulation d. secretion, excretion, and fortification

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Phytochemicals are associated with reduced risk of developing all of the following diseases EXCEPT:

a. cataracts. b. heart disease. c. type 1 diabetes. d. certain types of cancers.

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Mr. M has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease Stage 5 and is going to be requiring dialysis. His initial laboratory work came back and he has low Na, Cl, and Ca levels as well as high K and P levels. The physician has put him on a fluid restriction, a potassium restriction, and a phosphorus restriction. One of the reasons for his high P could be:

a. the P restriction is altering the levels in the blood. b. high PTH. c. low Ca. d. high K.

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