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1. The albumin level should be ?- ?.(ANSWER) 3.5-5 (

2. is a marker for malnutrition, kidney or liver disease.(ANSWER) Albumin

3. A patient who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for ?.(ANSWER) nutrition deficiency
4. A patient who is ?would need more water as they are at risk for dehydration.(ANSWER) breastfeeding
5. A patient who lost their dentures would be on a ?.(ANSWER) mechanical soft
6. An athlete/athletic patient complains about leg cramps due to ?. A nurse should offer them high calcium foods such as
broccoli and cheese.-

(ANSWER) low calcium

7. Nutrient dense foods contain lots of ?and ?relative to the number of calories.(ANSWER) vitamins, minerals
8. Folic acid is found in ?.(ANSWER) YOGURT; Leafy green vegetables and legumes, seeds, orange juice, and liver;
now added to most refined grains.

9. 1 oz = ?mL(ANSWER) 30 mL
10. 1 cup = ?oz
1 cup = ?mL(ANSWER) 8 oz

240 mL

11. 1 glass = ?oz(ANSWER) 6 oz
12. Intake (I) - Output (O) ?.(ANSWER) fluid balance
13. The BMI for someone who is underweight is ?or below.(ANSWER) 18.5
14. The BMI for someone who is normal weight is ?- ?.(ANSWER) 18.5-24.9
15. The BMI for someone who is overweight is ?- ?.(ANSWER) 25-29.9
16. The BMI for someone who is obese is ?or above.(ANSWER) 30
17. Fat has ?kilocalories per gram.(ANSWER) 9
18. Carbohydrates have ?kilocalories per gram.(ANSWER) 4
19. Protein has ?kilocalories per gram.(ANSWER) 4


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20. Glomerulonephritis is caused by untreated ?.
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*Glomerulonephritis is inflammation and damage to the filtering part of the kidneys (glomerulus).*(ANSWER) strep thro
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21. A ?diet consists of(ANSWER)

- fluid restriction
- sodium restriction
- decrease protein
- increase carbohydrates (carbohydrates provide energy and stop the break- down of proteins)(ANSWER)
Glomerulonephritis






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22. is a condition in which the kidneys stop working and (are not able to remove waste and extra
water from the blood or keep chemicals in balance.(ANSWER) Renal disease

23. A ?diet consists of(ANSWER)

- fluid restriction
- low sodium
- low protein
- low potassium
- high calcium(ANSWER) renal disease
24. A ?(UTI) diet consists of(ANSWER)

- cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and other berries
- probiotics (yogurt)
- avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and smoking(ANSWER)
Urinary Tract Infection

25. with a UTI need to drink sugar-free cranberry juice.(ANSWER) Diabetics

26. A ?diet consists of(ANSWER)

- fluid restriction (spread fluids out throughout the day & suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
- decrease sodium
- decrease fat
- decrease cholesterol(ANSWER) heart failure
27. A ?diet consists of(ANSWER)

- decrease in saturated fats
- increase in fiber(ANSWER) heart health
28. A ?(Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet aims to lower BP (blood pressure) and LDL (low-density
lipoprotein, bad cholesterol).(ANSWER) D.AS.H


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29. A ?diet consists of(ANSWER)
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- low sodium (

- low fat
- low sugar
- high calcium
- high potassium
- high fiber(ANSWER) D.A.S.H
30. A ?diet consists of 4-6 servings of fruits and vegetables.(ANSWER) D.A.S.H

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