The patient should be eating enough by mouth to provide about _____ of their estimated nutrient needs before the tube feeding is discontinued.
a. 1/3 b. 1/2
c. 2/3 d. 3/4
Q. 2The conditions known as acidosis and alkalosis refer to a disruption of the body's
a. pH balance. b. protein balance.
c. nitrogen balance. d. endogenous metabolism.
Q. 3The development of osteoporosis in men typically occurs at what age in relation to the appearance of osteoporosis in women?
a. 3 years later b. 10 years later
c. About the same d. 4 years earlier
Q. 4How often should the tube placement be checked if the patient is on continuous feedings?
a. Every 4 to 6 hours b. Every 8 hours
c. Every 12 hours d. Daily
Q. 5Which of the following does NOT describe an association between protein nutrition and the body's water balance?
a. Inadequate protein intake may lead to edema.
b. Insufficient protein synthesis by the liver may lead to edema.
c. Excessive protein losses by the kidney may lead to dehydration.
d. Excessive protein intake burdens the kidneys to excrete unused nitrogen.
Q. 6The strongest predictor for loss of bone density is a person's
a. sex. b. age.
c. calcium intake. d. blood estrogen level.
Q. 7How often should the feeding tube be flushed if the patient is on continuous feedings?
a. Every 4 to 6 hours b. Every 8 hours
c. Every 12 hours d. Daily
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