Quickly stopping a 25% dextrose solution leads to:
a. hyperglycemia
b. hypoglycemia
c. hypophosphatemia
d. hyperkalemia
Ans: b. hypoglycemia
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a. always recommended. b. never recommended. c. not recommended when safe alternatives are available. d. only recommended if the mother's nutritional status is adequate.
Why should dehydration always be considered when assessing older adults?
A. Because of a blunted thirst response that develops during aging B. Because certain medications may increase fluid losses C. Because some older adults may limit fluid intake due to poor bladder control D. All of the above
Men generally have a higher BMR than women because _____
a. women have less lean body mass b. women tend to eat less c. men tend to eat more d. men have less lean body mass e. women tend to eat more
Which situation must be considered when deciding to start parenteral nutrition?
A. the length of time the patient will require nutrition support B. the patient's social involvement C. the patient's sleep routine D. the physician's ability to obtain an order E. the need for an automated compounder