Pregnancy and lactation decrease the calcium reserves in bones whenever calcium intake is inadequate
a. True
b. False
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True
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Sucrose, lactose, and maltose are disaccharides
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A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution. The nurse should assess a client's ability to metabolize the TPN solution adequately by monitoring the client for which sign?
a. tachycardia b. hyperglycemia c. hypertension d. elevated blood urea nitrogen concentration
During critical illness, plasma levels of the hepatic proteins (albumin, transferrin, and prealbumin) generally indicate:
a. overall nutritional status. b. hydration status. c. risk of morbidity and mortality. d. nitrogen balance.