Iron intake often does not meet the iron needs of adolescent females because they tend to _____
a. eat less iron-rich foods and fewer kcalories
b. consume more foods that interfere with iron absorption
c. have a longer growth spurt
d. develop greater lean body mass
e. dislike iron-rich foods, because they taste bitter
a
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Identify the equation that is used to calculate the anion gap.
A. Na+– (Cl-+ HCO3-) B. K+– (Cl-+ HCO3-) C. Na+– (HCO3-) D. K+– (HCO3-) E. Na+– (Cl-)
In the buffering system, CO2 + H2O H2CO3 H+ + HCO3-, which component contributes to the pH of the body?
a. H+ b. HCO3- c. CO2 d. H2CO3
All of the following are examples of fiber except:
a. "strings" of celery. b. the membranes separating orange segments. c. the endosperm of a wheat kernel. d. skins of corn kernels.
The nurse confirms initial placement of a blindly inserted small-bore NG feeding tube by
a. x-ray. b. air insufflation. c. observing patient for coughing. d. pH measurement of gastric aspirate.