Assessment of urinary _____ levels is sometimes used in practice to estimate the adequacy of calories and carbohydrate intake.

A. insulin
B. glucose
C. sugar
D. ketone
E. potassium


Answer: D

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a. iron. b. zinc. c. copper. d. manganese. e. fluoride.

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Which statement is true about iron and total parenteral nutrition solution?

a. Alternate sources of iron are not available for clients receiving TPN. b. Iron administration is withheld until the client can take oral medications. c. Iron is not added to parenteral solutions since it causes instability of other additives. d. Only small amounts of iron can be added to solutions because it irritates blood vessels.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A "thrifty metabolism" is a genetic predisposition that ________.

A. enables a person to store fat readily B. causes a person to expend higher-than-average energy at rest C. enables a person to expend fat readily D. None of these choices are accurate.

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