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Elizabeth had a liver transplant two weeks ago. She is on immunosuppressive therapy. What side effect of these medications might interfere with her nutrition status?
 a. Steatorrhea b. Hypoglycemia
  c. Gastroesophageal reflux d. Abdominal pain

Question 2

Isabella is being evaluated for liver transplant surgery. The dietitian finds it difficult to assess her nutritional needs because:
 a. her weight may be incorrect due to fluid retention.
  b. her intake maybe inadequate due to esophageal varices.
  c. she is receiving nutrients via parenteral nutrition.
  d. she is suffering from steatorrhea.


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

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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