A high-protein diet for a nephrotic client is contraindicated because
a. protein foods are usually high in fat.
b. energy requirements are decreased with nephrotic syndrome.
c. high protein intakes may exacerbate urinary protein losses.
d. protein levels in nephrotic syndrome are not altered.
c
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The NCP provides clear examples of the types of outcomes to be measured. These include clinical and health status outcomes such as:
A. blood pressure and sodium levels B. medication changes C. offerings for educational opportunities D. satisfaction and quality of life E. planned health care visits
It's late December and one of your favorite social media personalities is promoting a "New Year - New You" diet to his/her followers which consists of consuming only juice and water for the entire month of January. What step will you take to decide if this diet is healthful?
A. This social media personality was recently listed in a health and fitness magazine as one of the top 10 healthy eating pages to follow, so you are confident that the diet is appropriate for you. B. You decide to text a friend who also follows this social media personality. If s/he does the diet, you will as well. C. This individual has a lot of followers so you know that the diet being promoted is appropriate for you. D. You decide to apply the basic principles of nutrition that you learned in your Fundamentals of Nutrition course to decide if this diet is nutritionally sound.
The bone disease osteodystrophy often occurs in patients with:
a. kidney stones. b. acute renal failure. c. chronic renal failure. d. recurrent urinary tract infections.
Sharon wants to lose 3 pounds of body weight and is able to achieve a 350 calorie per day deficit through dietary intake and physical activity. How long will it take Sharon to lose these 3 pounds?
a. 23 days b. 15 days c. 2 week d. 30 days e. 1½ months