Question 1

A patient with mild renal disease has been put on a 2200-calorie per day diet plan with the lowest recommended amount of protein. During discharge teaching, the nurse explains to this patient how to use nutrition labels to determine the amount of protein in the product. The nurse explains, however, that the label is based on 2000 calories. Which is the appropriate formula to teach this patient the least amount of protein he can eat on his prescribed diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   2200 calories × 0.15 = 330/9 calories/gram = 36.6 g
B)   2200 calories × 0.10 = 220/4 calories/gram = 55 g
C)   2200 calories × 0.20 = 440/9 calories/gram = 48.8 g
D)   2200 calories × 0.12 = 264/4 calories/gram = 66 gE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which patient has the least risk for unhealthy fat distribution?

Accepted Answer

A)   The man whose triceps skinfold is at the 25th percentile
B)   The woman whose triceps skinfold is at the 72nd percentile
C)   The man whose waist circumference is 46 inches and hip circumference is 40 inches
D)   The woman whose waist circumference is 30 inches and hip circumference is 38 inchesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 8: Nutritional Assessment

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