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NUR 209 Exam 2 Med-Surg 2 Newest 2025/2026 Complete
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)
|Brand New Version!!


Hyperlipidemia - SOLUTION=-elevation of plasma cholesterol, triglycerides, or
both. or low HDL levels contribute to the development of atherosclerosis (buildup
of fat deposits on arterial vessel walls).


Altered Structure and Function - SOLUTION=obesity, hyperlipidemia, and
malnutrition


anthropometry - SOLUTION=the study of human body measurements especially
on a comparative basis.


Anthropometric Measurement - SOLUTION=-must be accurate to be valid.
-For infants: height (or length), weight, head circumference
-For adults: height, weight, BMI, waist-to-hip ratio
~Distribution of fat is significant
-Findings are compared with reference standards to assess weight status
(underweight, ideal weight, overweight) and the risk for various diseases.
-Skinfold measurements can determine body-fat percentage.


Types of Malnutrition - SOLUTION=-Protein deficiency or excess
-Carbohydrate deficiency or excess
-Essential fatty acid deficiency or excess
-Vitamin deficiency or excess

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-Mineral deficiency or excess


Clinical Management:
Primary Prevention (nutrition) - SOLUTION=-Healthy diet
~Current Dietary Guidelines for Americans
~MyPlate
-Physical activity
~Physical exercise for 30 minutes most days of the week


Clinical Management: Screening (nutrition) for birth and adults - SOLUTION=-
Genetically linked metabolic disorders
-Glucose
~PKU test= genetically linked metabolic test. Normally tested when infant has
eaten for at least 24 hours
~Infant could be at risk to have glucose regulation probs if mother is diabetic or
got it during pregnancy.


-BMI
-Glucose screening
-Lipid screening
-Vitamin analysis - D and B


Clinical Management:
Collaborative Interventions - SOLUTION=-Treatment strategies depend on the
underlying condition
-The most common strategies include

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~Dietary interventions
~Pharmacotherapy
~Surgery


Dietary Interventions - SOLUTION=-Medical nutrition therapy
-Basic therapeutic diets
~Low salt
~Low fat
~Calorie reduction
~Consumption of fiber
-Dietary supplements
-Tube feedings


Religious or Cultural Considerations - SOLUTION=-Kosher: Restriction of pork,
shellfish, rare meats, blood; no combining of dairy with meat; strict food
preparation laws; restrictions on Sabbath
-Catholic: Days of fasting, especially Fridays during Lent
Traditions that view foods as "hot" or "cold" in healing
-Islamic tradition: Restriction of alcohol, pork, caffeine; month-long fasting during
Ramadan
-Mormon: Avoid alcohol, tobacco, caffeine
-Seventh-Day Adventists: Vegetarian; exclude alcohol
-Buddhist: Restriction of meat and meat by-products

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Who do you consult with and what kind of special diets - SOLUTION=-registered
dietitian is helpful.
-Clear liquid: no pulp
-Full liquid: foods that are liquid at body temp
-Pureed: aka "blended"
-Mechanical soft: modified food consistency
-Thickened liquids: for dysphagia and risk of aspiration
-Regular or general: aka "diet as tolerated"
-Diabetic (ADA): control carbohydrate intake
-Cardiac: low cholesterol, low sodium
-Renal: restrict potassium, sodium, protein, phosphorus


Surgical Interventions - SOLUTION=-Bariatric surgery
~Nonmalabsorptive procedures
~Malabsorptive procedures
-Common complications
~Surgical complications
~Nutrient deficiencies


Pharmacological Agents - SOLUTION=-Weight loss medications
-Antilipid agents
-Micronutrient supplements
-Parenteral nutrition

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