What are the common criteria used to assess readiness for the initiation of enteral nutrition in burn patients?
What will be an ideal response?
• Body surface area burned >20% (in adults)
• Inhalation injury requiring mechanical ventilation
• Elderly
• Pre-existing malnutrition
• Comorbidities
• Prolonged, inadequate oral intake is expected
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A group of scientists would like to determine lifestyle factors that are associated with the development of asthma among American children. Based on this information, the researchers should design a (an) ________ study.
A. epidemiological B. conventional C. in-vivo D. double-blind
Which group is more prone to vitamin B12 deficiency?
a. Older adults b. Teenagers c. Infants d. Cigarette smokers e. Athletes
Which statement is true of a vegan diet? a. Very young children may not consume enough plant sources of protein to build and maintain bone and muscle tissue. b. A vegan woman always has excellent stores of nutrients needed for pregnancy
c. Research shows that vegan diets promote normal growth in children. d. Vegan children's daily protein requirement is less than meat-eating children's. e. Child-sized vegan servings are larger than adult-sized vegan servings.
Potential harmful effects of too much fiber include: a. hypoglycemia
b. limited absorption of iron, zinc, or calcium. c. extreme weight loss. d. hyperglycemia. e. chronic diarrhea.