Essential nutri - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

An elderly client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care? A. Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes. B. Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities. C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence. D. Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position. - To avoid shearing forces when repositioning, the client should be lifted gently across a surface (D). Reddened...

Straighterline Intro to Nutri 101 Chap 6 Proteins exam | Questions and Correct Solutions | Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+ protein - Answer -An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells Amino-acid - Answer -Building blocks of protein branched-chain amino acids - Answer -Amino acids with a branching carbon backbone; these are leucine, isoleucine, and valine. All are essential amino acids. nonessential amino aci...

    1. Levels of Health Promotion 2. Application Ex- amples of Levels of Promotion primary, secondary, tertiary primary- weight loss, diet, smoking cessation Secondary- papsmears, mammograms, testicular exams Tertiary- medication therapy, surgical treatment, physical therapy, teaching foot care education to diabetic care 3. Primary promotes health and preventing development of disease process or injury 4. Secondary screening for early detection of disease 5. Tertiary...

    1. Levels of Health Promotion 2. Application Ex- amples of Levels of Promotion primary, secondary, tertiary primary- weight loss, diet, smoking cessation Secondary- papsmears, mammograms, testicular exams Tertiary- medication therapy, surgical treatment, physical therapy, teaching foot care education to diabetic care 3. Primary promotes health and preventing development of disease process or injury 4. Secondary screening for early detection of disease 5. Tertiary...

What is an Essential Nutrient? An essential nutrient is a nutrient that the body cannot synthesize on its own. What are the six essential nutrients? Carbs, protein, lipids/fats, minerals, vitamins, water. Three types of Carbohydrates Simple sugars, complex carbs, fiber. Essential nutrient that enables chemical reactions in the body vitamins Most calorie dense macronutrient Fats/lipids Unit of measurement used to quantify heat energy Calorie Difference between appetite and hunger Appetite i...

    1. Levels of Health Promotion 2. Application Ex- amples of Levels of Promotion primary, secondary, tertiary primary- weight loss, diet, smoking cessation Secondary- papsmears, mammograms, testicular exams Tertiary- medication therapy, surgical treatment, physical therapy, teaching foot care education to diabetic care 3. Primary promotes health and preventing development of disease process or injury 4. Secondary screening for early detection of disease 5. Tertiary...

NR 228 Final Exam Review

Carbohydrate - Answer- Which of the following is an energy-yielding nutrient? A. Carbohydrate B. Minerals C. Vitamins D. Water E. All of the above are energy yielding Water - Answer- Which class of nutrients is needed in larger quantities than all the rest? A. Carbohydrate B. Protein C. Lipids D. Water both a&b - Answer- A nutrient is essential if it: A. must be consumed by the diet B. cannot be made by the body C. provides kcalories D. both A&B E. all the above infectious...

    1. Levels of Health Promotion 2. Application Ex- amples of Levels of Promotion primary, secondary, tertiary primary- weight loss, diet, smoking cessation Secondary- papsmears, mammograms, testicular exams Tertiary- medication therapy, surgical treatment, physical therapy, teaching foot care education to diabetic care 3. Primary promotes health and preventing development of disease process or injury 4. Secondary screening for early detection of disease 5. Tertiary...

An essential nutrient is one that cannot be - Answer made in sufficient quantities by the body Which class of nutrients is organic but NOT energy-yielding? - Answer vitamins Cholesterol is a nutrient - Answer true Which of the following is the most abundant nutrient in our body? - Answer water Which of the following is a unit of energy density? - Answer kcal/g RDA stands for - Answer Recommended Dietary Allowance In order to determine the RDA for a nutrient, the _______ for the...