The function of mucus in the stomach is to:
a. neutralize stomach acid.
b. activate pepsinogen to pepsin.
c. protect stomach cells from gastric juices.
d. emulsify fats.
e. collect bacteria.
c
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You have a hospitalized renal failure patient who has eaten 0 to 10% of her meals for the past three days. You should recommend:
a. tube feeding b. liberalizing the diet c. switching to a liquid diet d. initiating peripheral parenteral feeding
When counseling an anorexic, the best advice is to:
a. be real strict in their food choices b. be flexible and help them choose reasonable goals c. provide a large variety of menu items d. give them free rein with their intake
Transcellular fluids are those fluids found in secretions within _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Nutrition therapy for clients who have gallbladder disorders focuses on:
a. reducing cholesterol intake. b. eliminating gas-forming foods. c. reducing fat intake. d. increasing caloric intake.