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Nutrition Guidelines for Critically Ill Obese Patients and Heart Health

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis?

Location of the diverticula

Presence of inflammation (correct)

Age of onset

Symptomology

Why is MCT oil useful in fat malabsorption?

It is high in omega-6 fatty acids

It bypasses digestion in the small intestine (correct)

It is low in calories

It is easily absorbed in the colon

What is refeeding syndrome, and which patients are at risk?

A nutritional deficiency, affecting patients with cystic fibrosis

A complication of Crohn's disease, affecting patients with history of gastric bypass

A metabolic complication, affecting patients who are severely malnourished (correct)

A gastrointestinal disorder, affecting patients with ulcerative colitis

What is the primary reason CF patients often have inadequate PO intake?

Early satiety due to-fat malabsorption Signup and view all the answers

When should nutrition support begin for the intubated patient?

Immediately after intubation Signup and view all the answers

What are pressors, and when are they used?

Medications used to increase blood pressure, used in hemodynamically unstable patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the criteria for diagnosing hypertension based on blood pressure?

When both systolic and diastolic blood pressure are above 140/90 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason behind malnutrition in individuals with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)?

Reduced nutrient intake due to anorexia and early satiety Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a heart-healthy diet is important for individuals with CHF?

Limited fluid intake Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of insulin in cellular uptake of glucose?

Insulin facilitates the transport of glucose into cells Signup and view all the answers

What does A1C measure and what range indicates prediabetes?

A1C measures average blood glucose levels over 3 months, prediabetes is indicated by a range of 5.7-6.4% Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended nutrition intervention for diabetic foot ulcers?

Increase vitamin C and zinc intake Signup and view all the answers