Assuming the GI tract is functioning normally, what is the most appropriate method for feeding patients who are unable to meet their nutritional needs orally?
a. intravenous feeding
b. high-kcalorie, high-protein diet
c. commercial supplement
d. tube feeding
d
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b. jaundice. c. hepatic encephalopathy. d. fulminant hepatitis. e. hepatomegaly.
Which of the following is a typical sign you might expect to see in a child with fetal alcohol syndrome?
A. All of the choices are correct. B. Smaller-than-normal head circumference C. Thin upper lip D. Reduced width of eye opening E. Low nasal bridge
In order to be used to produce energy for the body, protein-unlike carbohydrates and lipids-must first be stripped of
A. carbon. B. nitrogen. C. hydrogen. D. oxygen.
The organ that nourishes the fetus in the mother's womb is called the
A. embryo. B. umbilicus. C. placenta. D. ovum.