Nutrition

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Essential nutrients cannot be synthesized in the body or from other nutrients. Non-essential nutrients can be synthesized in the body or found in alternative sources.

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Primary causes of malnutrition are related to specific diseases and conditions, such as Chron's, celiac, and cancer. Secondary causes of malnutrition are related to social and geographic factors, such as social habits, income, and stress.

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Which lab value is the best indicator of nutrition?

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Which type of severe acute malnutrition occurs in places in the world where starchy foods are the main staple?

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Select the correct signs and symptoms of Kwashiorkor from the list below.

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What is "Russell's sign"?

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes obesity?

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Which of the following describes the role of Vitamin A?

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Which vitamin is an antioxidant, an important factor in collagen formation, important in metabolism, interacts with folic acid (B9), and assists in iron absorption?

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Deficiency of vitamin A is most directly associated with which of the following?

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A client diagnosed with anemia who is being treated with iron replacement therapy is not responding to clinical treatment. The client reports tingling and parathesias of the extremities. Which of the following might account for this poor response to therapy?

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A client who abuses alcohol presents with significant mental status changes and loss of balance. Which vitamin deficiency would you suspect as the possible cause of this presentation?

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The nurse suspects which clinical nutrient deficiency in a client who has developed osteoporosis?

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Which of the following consequences would the nurse anticipate noting in a client who has had prolonged carbohydrate deficiency?

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How would you explain to a client why vitamins are needed for the metabolism of nutrients?

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A client suffered major trauma in an auto accident and has been having difficulty healing wounds. A deficiency of which of the following micronutrients is the most likely cause?

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Which of the following statements is true about cancer cachexia?

Quiz on nutrition.

Essential nutrients cannot be synthesized in the body or from other nutrients. Non-essential nutrients can be synthesized in the body or found in alternative sources.

Primary causes of malnutrition are related to specific diseases and conditions, such as Chron's, celiac, and cancer. Secondary causes of malnutrition are related to social and geographic factors, such as social habits, income, and stress.

Which lab value is the best indicator of nutrition?

Which type of severe acute malnutrition occurs in places in the world where starchy foods are the main staple?

Select the correct signs and symptoms of Kwashiorkor from the list below.

What is "Russell's sign"?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes obesity?

Which of the following describes the role of Vitamin A?

Which vitamin is an antioxidant, an important factor in collagen formation, important in metabolism, interacts with folic acid (B9), and assists in iron absorption?

Deficiency of vitamin A is most directly associated with which of the following?

A client diagnosed with anemia who is being treated with iron replacement therapy is not responding to clinical treatment. The client reports tingling and parathesias of the extremities. Which of the following might account for this poor response to therapy?

A client who abuses alcohol presents with significant mental status changes and loss of balance. Which vitamin deficiency would you suspect as the possible cause of this presentation?

The nurse suspects which clinical nutrient deficiency in a client who has developed osteoporosis?

Which of the following consequences would the nurse anticipate noting in a client who has had prolonged carbohydrate deficiency?

How would you explain to a client why vitamins are needed for the metabolism of nutrients?

A client suffered major trauma in an auto accident and has been having difficulty healing wounds. A deficiency of which of the following micronutrients is the most likely cause?

Which of the following statements is true about cancer cachexia?