Susan, age 42, has been burned over 30% of her body, including face, neck, arms, and chest, from a chemical explosion at work. ?

Nutrition is of primary importance for a burn client. List some vitamins and minerals that have an impact on the healing process.


Vitamin C and zinc are needed for healing. The B vitamins are necessary for the metabolism of extra minerals. Vitamin A is needed for the immune system and the epithelial tissues. ?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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? An 80-year-old male patient has end-stage Alzheimer's and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting discharged from hospital. His height is 5' 9" and he weighs 162 pounds with no recent changes in weight.   How many grams of protein per kilogram of body weight does this patient need?

A. 0.8 B. 1.0 C. 1.2 D. 1.5 E. 2.0

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Most disorders are related to multiple genes and interactions among gene function and environmental factors

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One difference in the way the human body regulates iron and copper status is that

A. unlike iron, copper is always absorbed at a high rate even when copper stores are high. B. excess iron is excreted while excess copper is not. C. excess copper is excreted while excess iron is not. D. iron toxicity can result in liver damage, whereas copper toxicity does not.

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