Author Question: Severe folate deficiency results in the development of _____, which is rare among adolescents. a. ... (Read 37 times)

LCritchfi · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Severe folate deficiency results in the development of _____, which is rare among adolescents.
a. pellagra
b. megaloblastic anemia
c. beriberi
d. scurvy
e. rickets

Question 2

Mr. Johnson is severely malnourished, is at high risk for aspiration, and may need nutrition support for several weeks. The nurse recognizes that Mr. Johnson should be placed on:

a. conventional foods plus liquid supplements.
b. a simple IV solution.
c. peripheral parenteral nutrition.
d. total parenteral nutrition by central vein.