Describe the uses of vitamin K and its sources
Vitamin K is essential for the proper clotting of blood. It is given to newborns to prevent intracranial hemorrhage. It is used for clients with faulty fat absorption, after extensive antibiotic therapy, after an overdose of anticoagulant, or to treat hemorrhage. Sources include broccoli, cabbage, spinach, kale, dairy products (cow's milk is a better source than human milk), eggs, meat, fruits, and cereal.
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A woman was not planning to breastfeed because she felt her breasts were small and they would not produce enough milk. Which of the following statements contradicts her assumption?
A. Inadequate food intake by the mother decreases the quantity of milk, not the quality. B. Small breasts would be able to meet infant demands. However, since they store less milk, more feedings may be required. C. Eating a diet rich in refined grains would best support adequate milk production. D. Drinking more water and milk products would make up for the smaller breast tissue. E. If she chooses to breastfeed, she must also use a human milk supplement to ensure her infant receives enough milk.
A new mother goes to the mall shopping with her friends. She is gone longer than planned and is not able to nurse her baby until she returns 6 hours later. What is the most likely problem she will have?
a. A breast infection b. Engorgement c. Plugged ducts d. Sore nipples e. Mastitis
A client would be a candidate for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) if he or she had:
a. a poor appetite after major surgery. b. severe depression and unwillingness to eat. c. radiation enteritis causing minimal food intake for over 2 weeks. d. lost more than 10% of usual body weight in the past 9 months.
Many children with cerebral palsy often have constipation _____.
A. due to decreased fiber intake B. because their fluid intake must be restricted C. because of the various side effects caused by their medications D. because of the failure to achieve coordinated movement of muscles in and over the intestines E. because of the malabsorption of various vitamins and minerals