Following a liver transplant, immunosuppressive drugs are given to reduce the immune responses that cause rejection. The nurse recognizes that these drugs can affect nutrition status because of their effects on:
a. kidney function.
b. pancreatic function.
c. the GI tract.
d. the absorption of nutrients.
Q. 2Among the seven signs and symptoms associated with dehydration in the elderly is _____.
a. hearing difficulty
b. confusion
c. swollen tongue
d. bulging eyes
e. lower-body weakness
Q. 3The nurse understands that recovery from kidney transplant surgery can be hastened by:
a. correcting malnutrition prior to the surgery.
b. encouraging the patient to lose weight prior to surgery.
c. advising the patient to take large doses of vitamins and minerals before surgery.
d. encouraging the patient to use herbal remedies before surgery.
Q. 4Sarcopenia means _____.
a. lack of appetite
b. loss of muscle associated with aging
c. weight below the 5th percentile for age
d. loss of fat mass due to illness
e. loss of saliva
Q. 5Paracentesis is performed in order to:
a. normalize plasma amino acid ratios.
b. remove fluid from the abdomen.
c. correct liver enzyme levels.
d. treat esophageal varices.
Q. 6The first remedy advised for osteoarthritis is _____.
a. weight loss if overweight
b. an anti-inflammatory eating pattern
c. chondroitin and glucosamine supplements to relieve inflammation
d. gamma-linolenic acid supplements to help reduce pain and stiffness
e. physical therapy
Q. 7A patient has developed ascites and the dietitian has been consulted to assess the patient and recommend appropriate medical nutrition therapy. The most helpful information that the nurse can provide to the dietitian is:
a. the patient's usual weight.
b. the patient's usual meal intake.
c. the patient's preference for salty snacks.
d. the patient's dry weight.
Q. 8The public perception of being regular is having a bowel movement _____.
a. each morning
b. each morning and evening
c. thrice daily
d. before bedtime
e. 5 times a week
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