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What are some causes of fluid retention? (select all that apply) - A. Excess sodium/sodium retention B. Kwashiorkor C. Water intoxication What can cause a sodium deficiency? (select all that apply) A. Dehydration B. Hypernatremia C. Diarrhea D. Liver Disease - A. Dehydration C. Diarrhea What are some ways to treat GERD? A. Lay down after meals B. Avoid big meals C. Avoid tight clothing D. Avoid high fat foods E. Eat chocolate to ease stomach - B, C, D Which of the...

What are some causes of fluid retention? (select all that apply) - A. Excess sodium/sodium retention B. Kwashiorkor C. Water intoxication What can cause a sodium deficiency? (select all that apply) A. Dehydration B. Hypernatremia C. Diarrhea D. Liver Disease - A. Dehydration C. Diarrhea What are some ways to treat GERD? A. Lay down after meals B. Avoid big meals C. Avoid tight clothing D. Avoid high fat foods E. Eat chocolate to ease stomach - B, C, D Which of the...

What are some causes of fluid retention? (select all that apply) -Correct Answer A. Excess sodium/sodium retention B. Kwashiorkor C. Water intoxication What can cause a sodium deficiency? (select all that apply) A. Dehydration B. Hypernatremia C. Diarrhea D. Liver Disease -Correct Answer A. Dehydration C. Diarrhea What are some ways to treat GERD? A. Lay down after meals B. Avoid big meals C. Avoid tight clothing D. Avoid high fat foods E. Eat chocolate to ease stomach -Correct...

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) - a fetal protein that may be elevated in amniotic fluid and maternal serum in cases of certain fetal disorders amniocentesis - the sampling of amniotic fluid using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for developmental abnormalities in a fetus. Neonatal Diagnostic Testing - PKU, Bloodwork PKU (phenylketonuria) - Hyperthermia - high body temperature Who is at risk for hyperthermia? - elderly, infants, cardiac patient Signs of hyperthermia - increas...

Whats the function of hemoglobin? - transports oxygen in the blood What is a complete protein? - contains all nine essential amino acids What are some food sources for complete proteins? (select all that apply). A. Meats B. Dark green veggies C. Eggs D. Dairy products E. Fruits - A, C, D What are high quality proteins? - contain best balance of essential amino acids and are easily digested What are food sources for high quality protein? - Eggs, human milk What is an incomplete protein...

what does lecithin do - carries fat and cholesterol away from plaque what are triglycerides made of - 3 fatty acids and 1 glycerol What is hydrogenation? - The process of converting unsaturated fats to saturated fats by adding hydrogen whats the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids - saturated has single bonds and unsaturated has double What are phospholipids made of? - a phosphate group and two fatty acids after metabolism what do triglycerides become - acetyl coenzym...

Consuming aspartame puts which client at the highest risk for injury? - A client that is 22 weeks pregnant When instructing a client about lipids that cannot be manufactured by the body, the nurse understands that which of the following is a necessary fatty acid? - Linoleic acid A nurse is teaching a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The nurse knows that which of the following vitamins are fat soluble? - Vitamins E, D, and K Which nutritional recommendations should be taught t...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a complex surgical procedure earlier in the day. Which action is most important to include in the plan of care? - Provide protein rich foods Avoid limiting foods high in carbohydrate when the client resumes eating A nurse is discussing the risk of dehydration with a client that needs to increase daily fluid intake. Which of the following foods have the highest percentage of water by weight? - Watermelon A nurse is planning care for a client th...

excess protein in diet will be either stored as body fat or excreted through kidneys causing excessive work on the kidneys - what is a secondary source of energy ? plant sources-grains, legumes (beans, peas, and lentils), seeds, nuts, and some vegetables -cereal, grains, broccoli, potatoes, green peas, leafy green veggies - what are incomplete proteins? PB sandwich Tacos with refried beans Rice and beans Split pea soup with croutons Falafel (chickpea Balls) on pita bread Lentil soup w...