Which of the following would be the best method of delivery of long-term TPN to a 14 year old?
a. Cyclic infusion
b. PPN
c. Continuous TPN with lipids daily
d. Continuous TPN with lipids five times a week
a
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High-protein diets are not good for infants ________.
A. because they are hypoallergenic B. unless they are highly digestible proteins C. because the infant's kidneys cannot clear large amounts of urea every day D. All of these choices are accurate.
Penny is a new mom and, on the advice of her doctor, has been eating an extra whole-wheat bagel with strawberry jelly every night in addition to her nutrient-dense diet. Why did Penny receive this advice?
a. Bagels are a way of getting more kcalories in the diet b. Bagels provide the extra protein lactating mothers need for lactose production c. Babies prefer the strawberry jelly in the mother's diet as it alters the taste of the breast milk d. These bagels provide the extra carbohydrates lactating mothers need for lactose production
Patients on dialysis should receive _____ of supplemental folate per day
a. 1 milligram b. 5 milligrams c. 10 milligrams d. 25 milligrams
Paisley usually has four bowel movements each week. Based on this information, Paisley should ________.
A. take a gentle laxative so she has at least one bowel movement daily B. not worry, because she is not constipated C. increase her intake of high-fiber foods and fiber wafers to relieve her chronic constipation D. consult her physician to determine why she is constipated