Copper deficiency is associated with which kind of anemia? correct answers microcytic hypochromic anemia
Sx of Cu deficiency correct answers sensory
... [Show More] ataxia, lower extremity spacticity, parathesis in extremities, leukopenia, neutropenia, hypercholesteremia, inc. erythrocyte turnover, dec. ceruloplasmin, abnormal EKG patters, myeloneuropathy
Pts on long-term parenteral nutrition have developed correct answers anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, and skeletal abnormalities
A complication/deficiency related to Celiac disease correct answers Cu deficiency
Ileostomy output tends to be high in which electrolyte correct answers Na (120 mEq/L)
A pt receiving PN has a high ileostomy output. What changes should you make to the PN Rx? correct answers inc. Na and inc. fluid volume
Acute disease-associated malnutrition is cause by what? what are its clinical features? correct answers it is caused by an acute inflammatory response; features include hypoalbuminemia, edema, and anasarca
the condition with one of the highest associated rates of malnutrition correct answers cancer
tricep skinfold thickness below the ___ percentile is abnormal in hospitalized pts correct answers 5th
Involuntary weight loss of greater than or equal to __% of usual body weight in one month, __% in 3 months or __% in 6 months are indicative of malnutrition. correct answers 5%, 7.5%, 10%
Body weight below ideal ________________________ correct answers does not necessarily indicate malnutrition
Characteristics of starvation correct answers lipolysis, hypoglycemia, ketosis
characteristics of stress-related malnutrition correct answers hypermetabolism and hyperglycemia
Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) correct answers evaluates subcutaneous fat and muscle wasting at multiple body sites to determine nutritional status
What are the 5 historical evaluation factors for the SGA? correct answers weight history, dietary intake, gastrointestinal symptoms, functional status, metabolic demand [Show Less]