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Which macronutrient deficiency may lead to dry and scaly skin, brittle nails, and hair loss?
Which macronutrient deficiency may lead to dry and scaly skin, brittle nails, and hair loss?
What is the largest store of protein in the body that becomes wasted and flabby due to severely reduced protein intake?
What is the largest store of protein in the body that becomes wasted and flabby due to severely reduced protein intake?
Which manifestation is likely to occur due to both humoral and cell-mediated immunity deficiency associated with malnutrition?
Which manifestation is likely to occur due to both humoral and cell-mediated immunity deficiency associated with malnutrition?
Which type of malnutrition is associated with organ failure and chronic diseases such as cancer?
Which type of malnutrition is associated with organ failure and chronic diseases such as cancer?
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What happens to the CNS function in individuals suffering from malnutrition?
What happens to the CNS function in individuals suffering from malnutrition?
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What is a potential reason for the increased need for calories and protein in patients experiencing increased stress such as surgery, severe trauma, and sepsis?
What is a potential reason for the increased need for calories and protein in patients experiencing increased stress such as surgery, severe trauma, and sepsis?
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Why is it important to weigh the patient at the same time each day, using the same scale and with the bladder recently emptied?
Why is it important to weigh the patient at the same time each day, using the same scale and with the bladder recently emptied?
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In what scenario might oral liquid nutritional supplements be considered for a patient?
In what scenario might oral liquid nutritional supplements be considered for a patient?
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What is the purpose of appetite stimulants such as megestrol acetate (Megace) or dronabinol (Marinol) in undernourished patients?
What is the purpose of appetite stimulants such as megestrol acetate (Megace) or dronabinol (Marinol) in undernourished patients?
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When might parenteral nutrition (PN) need to be initiated for a patient?
When might parenteral nutrition (PN) need to be initiated for a patient?
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Which type of malnutrition is associated with organ failure and chronic diseases such as cancer?
Which type of malnutrition is associated with organ failure and chronic diseases such as cancer?
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What happens to the CNS function in individuals suffering from malnutrition?
What happens to the CNS function in individuals suffering from malnutrition?
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What is a potential reason for the increased need for calories and protein in patients experiencing increased stress such as surgery, severe trauma, and sepsis?
What is a potential reason for the increased need for calories and protein in patients experiencing increased stress such as surgery, severe trauma, and sepsis?
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Which macronutrient deficiency may lead to dry and scaly skin, brittle nails, and hair loss?
Which macronutrient deficiency may lead to dry and scaly skin, brittle nails, and hair loss?
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What is the largest store of protein in the body that becomes wasted and flabby due to severely reduced protein intake?
What is the largest store of protein in the body that becomes wasted and flabby due to severely reduced protein intake?
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Which factor is NOT related to the risk for impaired skin integrity in undernourished patients?
Which factor is NOT related to the risk for impaired skin integrity in undernourished patients?
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What is the primary purpose of recording daily weight, intake, and output in undernourished patients?
What is the primary purpose of recording daily weight, intake, and output in undernourished patients?
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Why might appetite stimulants such as megestrol acetate (Megace) or dronabinol (Marinol) be prescribed for undernourished patients?
Why might appetite stimulants such as megestrol acetate (Megace) or dronabinol (Marinol) be prescribed for undernourished patients?
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When might enteral feedings be considered for undernourished patients?
When might enteral feedings be considered for undernourished patients?
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In what scenario might parenteral nutrition (PN) need to be initiated for undernourished patients?
In what scenario might parenteral nutrition (PN) need to be initiated for undernourished patients?
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