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j.rubin

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on: Aug 21, 2018
Tommy has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments for the past month. Health care providers have noticed that he is leaving food on his plate and appears to be thinner. What might you suggest to encourage Tommy to eat?
 a. Recommend adding sauces and seasonings to meats.
  b. Recommend small, frequent meals.
  c. Suggest foods that are easy to prepare and eat.
  d. Encourage Tommy to try new foods and experiment with herbs and spices.

Question 2

Tommy has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments for the past month. Tommy has been experiencing recurrent episodes of nausea and vomiting. Which of the following is a strategy to control nausea and vomiting?
 a. Encourage Tommy to eat gelatin, broths, and popsicles.
  b. Recommend eating less than two hours before treatments.
  c. Recommend eating smaller meals more quickly.
  d. Recommend eating after treatment, before the nausea starts.


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leahm14

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


j.rubin

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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