Select two high-priority nutrition problems after Mr. Seyer's surgery and complete the PES statement for each

What will be an ideal response?


The following are possible PES statements. It may be helpful for students to initially write more than two nutrition diagnoses and then prioritize as to the ones that are most likely to have immediate nutrition interventions.
• (Admit) Inadequate protein-energy intake related to nutrition prescription for Isosource HN at goal rate of 75 mL/hr, which provides 2160 kcal and 96 grams protein compared to estimated nutrient needs of 2700-3150 kcal and 108-135 grams protein
• Inadequate enteral nutrition infusion related to nutrition prescription for Isosource HN at goal rate of 75 mL/hr, which provides 2160 kcal and 96 grams protein compared to estimated nutrient needs of 2700-3150 kcal and 108-135 grams protein
• Unintended weight loss related to inadequate protein-energy intake and odynophagia as evidenced by a 30-pound weight loss within the past several months from 228# to present weight of 198#, some muscle wasting, and low oral intake.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Once adipocytes are formed, they can increase or decrease in size, but they do not decrease in number. 2. Every year, 10 percent of fat cells die and are replaced. 3. The growing or shrinking of fat cells is controlled by enzymes.

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Prescription treatments for burn patients include all of the following except:

a. vitamin C and Zn. b. megace. c. oxandrolone. d. silver nitrate.

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Explain what occurs if an essential amino acid is missing from the diet

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