TS is an 80 yo F admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD. She was diagnosed with the disease 20 years ago and now complains of shortness of breath, dyspnea, and an upset stomach. HT: 5'1" WT: 104# UBW: 115# The doctor has determined that TS requires mechanical ventilation and has consulted the registered dietitian. He/she is most concerned with:
a. not underfeeding due to previous weight loss.
b. overfeeding causing excess CO2 production.
c. providing >REE 3.
d. decreased O2 consumption.
b
Nutritional Science
You might also like to view...
Doses of iron supplements recommended for women who are anemic at the time of conception are generally:
a. 10 to 20 mg/day. b. 30 to 60 mg/day. c. 50 to 80 mg/day. d. 60 to 120 mg/day.
Nutritional Science
Each amino acid has its own distinctive chemical side chain attached to the center carbon of the backbone
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Nutritional Science
Bile is an enzyme that digests lipid.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Nutritional Science
How can environmental changes affect the educational process, specifically with regards to children?
Nutritional Science