Author Question: The nurse is admitting a client to the hospital unit with a diagnosis of marasmus. This diagnosis is ... (Read 44 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse is admitting a client to the hospital unit with a diagnosis of marasmus. This diagnosis is most likely secondary to what?

A) A chronic disease
B) A recent trauma
C) The influence of affluence
D) The quality of the protein in the diet

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a renal client on a low-protein diet. The nurse is aware that this client needs to make major adjustments to his diet. What should he be advised regarding eating?

A) Eat all the meat allowances early in the day.
B) Increase intake of sugar and fat.
C) Increase intake of grains and vegetables.
D) Eat more vegetable sources of protein.

jessicaduplan · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
In the United States, marasmus occurs secondary to chronic diseases such as cancer, AIDS, and chronic pulmonary disease. Kwashiorkor occurs secondary to an acute incidence like a trauma. Affluence and protein quality are not associated with marasmus.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Clients may be advised to increase their intake of pure sugars and pure fats to meet their calorie requirements. Their protein allowance should be spread out through the day and consist more of animal sources than plant. They should also limit their grains and vegetable intakes.