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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Answer Key Questions
Question 1 of 5
What health problem may occur in a person who is on a low-carbohydrate diet for a long period of time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low-carb diets can lead to ketosis, where the body burns fat for fuel, producing ketones.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is conducting a health history interview for an older adult. Which of the following questions or statements would be important for nutritional assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medications can affect nutrition (e.g., appetite, absorption), making this key for assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been prescribed a clear liquid diet. What food or fluids will be served?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clear liquids include transparent fluids like Jell-O, carbonated drinks, and apple juice.
Question 4 of 5
Which laboratory test is the best indicator of a patient in need of TPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serum albumin reflects protein status and nutritional need, key for TPN candidacy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse monitoring the intake and output of fluids for a patient with severe diarrhea knows that normally how many mL of body fluids is lost via the gastrointestinal tract?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normally, ~300 mL of fluid is lost via the GI tract daily; diarrhea increases this significantly.