mona To counteract the hypermetabolic state of cancer, it is most important for clients to increase their intake of: a. fats. b. protein. c. carbohydrates. d. vitamins and minerals.
The second most common type of kidney stone is composed of: a. struvite. b. uric acid. c. cystine. d. manganese.
The hormone that regulates blood glucose level by inhibiting interactions of insulin and glucagon is: a. thyroxine. b. epinephrine. c. somatostatin. d. growth hormone.
The recommended protein intake for an asymptomatic patient infected with HIV/AIDS who weighs 80 kg would be approximately: a. 48 g/day. b. 64 g/day. c. 96 g/day. d. 160 g/day.
A major focus of the dietary prescription for people who have type 2 diabetes is to: a. eat more fruit and vegetables. b. avoid foods that contain sugar. c. avoid snacks between meals. d. lose weight.
An important characteristic of the nutrition care plan for clients who have AIDS is: a. use of the same basic plan for all clients. b. maintaining a consistent, unchanging plan throughout the course of the disease. c. basing the plan primarily on clinical observations. d. use of an individualized plan and adjusting it as needed.
One way that people with impaired glucose tolerance can prevent development of type 2 diabetes is to: a. eat less sugar. b. eat less fat. c. lose weight. d. avoid alcohol.
Clients who develop stomatitis or mucositis are most likely to tolerate foods that are: a. spicy. b. liquid or pureed. c. warm or hot. d. dry or crunchy.
The surgical approach to treatment of cancer is used primarily to: a. alleviate symptoms. b. remove operable tumors. c. retard rapid tumor growth. d. remove multiple tumors only.
The delta cells of the pancreas synthesize: a. glucagon. b. insulin. c. somatostatin. d. epinephrine.