RD EXAM PREP-MNT With Correct Solutions Latest

RD EXAM PREP-MNT With Correct Solutions Latest which of the following should NOT be used to assess malnutrition in an iron-deficient patient AND WHY a. transferrin b. shape of the fingernails c. anthropometrics d. prealbumin - Answer -transferrin-NOT ACCURATE BC TRANSFERRIN IS ELEVATED WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA DUE TO IT TRYING TO INCREASE THE TRANSPORT OF FERRITIN (THE STORAGE FORM OF IRON) a type 1 DM has an A1c of 9.0%. the client should: a. continue their current level of dm management b. decrease their CHO intake to prevent hyperglycemia c. be assessed to determine where changes are needed in insulin, diet, and/or exercise platforms d. begin a daily intensive exercise program - Answer -c a patient is admitted to the hospital after 3 days of vomiting and diarrhea and has lost 4% of his BW. Assessment of lab data would likely show...AND WHY a. 3.4 albumin and 5 BUN b. 3.7 albumin and 128 sodium c. 10.4 ca and 1.9 phos d. 145 sodium and 32 BUN - Answer -D-BECAUSE ASKING FOR DEHYDRATION AND WHICH VALUES WOULD INDICATE IT an elderly patient's labs show a hgb of 10.5 g/dL, MCV of 105 fl, and MCHC of 33 g/dL. his family reports the patient has also recently had fatigue, irritability and forgetfulness. the likely cause is a. alzheimers b. anemia of chronic diseasec. folic acid deficiency d. iron deficiency anemia - Answer -folic acid deficiency. NOTICE WITH THIS THAT IF THIS QUESTION ONLY LISTED SYMPTOMS IT SOUNDS LIKE B12 DEFICIENCY BUT THAT ISNT LISTED, SO ITS NOT THAT. a post surgery pt has been NPO for 10 days due to an ileus. he has been receiving 2L of 5% dextrose solution per day. his weight has increased from 75 kg to 78 kg and his albumin is 1.9 g/dL. the pt has developed: a. marasmus b. hepatorenal synd