The nurse is planning for the nutritional needs of a patient with acute pancreatitis. The nurse understands that initially:
a. all oral fluids and food should be withheld.
b. the patient can have liquids only.
c. tube feeding with an elemental formula should begin immediately.
d. TPN should be started immediately.
a
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The developmental phase MOST characterized by rapid physical growth, changes in body composition, greater body image self-consciousness, and increasing independence is
A) adolescence. B) childhood. C) infancy. D) toddlerhood.
Outbreaks of infection with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria have been linked with consumption of:
a. unpasteurized dairy products. b. home-canned vegetables. c. reheated soups and stews. d. raw or undercooked eggs.
All of the following are true regarding the process of aging EXCEPT:
1.it is a disease. 2.aging cannot be prevented. 3.the causes of many diseases are unrelated to aging. 4.diets high is saturated fats and low in fruits and vegetables are linked to disease development.