Assess Mr. Maddox's height, weight, and BMI. What factors from his medical record will affect your interpretation of his weight?
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Q. 2Using the 2015 Dietary Guidelines, describe why decreased sodium intake is targeted as a focus to improve the health of Americans.
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Q. 3Mr. Maddox has not eaten since his surgery. He was started on clear liquids several days ago but has taken in very little. Using the ASPEN guidelines, justify his requirement for nutrition support.
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Q. 4Briefly describe the DASH eating plan and discuss the major nutrients that are components of this nutrition therapy.
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Q. 5Explain how nutrition therapy recommendations for an AKI patient may differ if he is receiving CRRT versus not receiving any dialysis treatment.
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Q. 6How is hypertension related to other cardiovascular disorders? What are the possible complications of uncontrolled or untreated hypertension?
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Q. 7Mr. Maddox will be started on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Describe the basic mechanisms of this therapy.
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Q. 8What factors found in the medical and social history are pertinent for determining Mrs. Moore's coronary heart disease (CHD) risk category?
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