A patient who is on a tube feeding gains nine pounds in three days. The nurse realizes that this may indicate:
a. adequate nutrition.
b. excess protein intake.
c. fluid imbalance.
d. nutrient imbalance.
c
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a. alcohol b. fat c. salt-preserved foods d. sodium
Children on vegan diets should receive vitamin B12 supplements or consume _____
a. textured soy protein b. almond butter c. broccoli d. orange juice e. spinach
A claim that can legally be included on a food's packaging to describe a specific, scientifically supported health benefit is called a _____ claim
a. nutrient content b. health benefit c. regular health d. qualified health
To reduce the risk of aspiration, the patient's upper body is elevated to a ____ degree angle during the feeding
A) ?5 to 10 B) ?15 to 30 C) ?30 to 45 D) ?45 to 60