Because of immature swallowing function and oral aversion related to endotracheal and suctioning stimuli, nutrition support for BPD patients typically includes enteral feedings
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A. cardiovascular B. integumentary C. urinary D. endocrine
All of the following statements about gestational diabetes are true except:
A. It usually develops after the second trimester. B. It is associated with insulin resistance rather than reduced insulin secretion. C. It is caused by fetal demands for glucose. D. It increases the mother's risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
A critically ill patient with ARDS is on a tube feeding and requires a fluid restriction. The nurse understands that an appropriate enteral formula will be:
a. low residue. b. high protein. c. nutrient dense. d. hydrolyzed.
Which of the following statements accurately describes healthy snacking advice?
a. Parents should teach children not to snack so that they are hungry at mealtimes. b. Children should be discouraged from snacking when their parents are not present. c. Children should be given an abundance of pocket money to purchase snacks at school, where options are always healthier. d. Exceptionally active children can enjoy high-calorie snacks like pudding or pancakes. e. Snacks, like potato chips, should be available to children so that they fulfill their cravings for nutrient-poor foods, which then “frees them up” to make healthy choices at mealtime.