Which of the following statements is false regarding malnutrition ...

[rosent76]

Which of the following statements is false regarding malnutrition in patients with chronic ob-structive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
 
  a. Use of a nasal cannula may contribute to the problem.
  b. Depression is common and may reduce appetite.
  c. A high work of breathing increases caloric needs.
  d. Vitamin deficiencies increased the need for oxygen.

Question 2

What effect does high carbohydrate intake have on metabolism?
 
  a. Increases CO2 production.
  b. Reduces oxygen consumption.
  c. Increases caloric needs.
  d. Reduces protein catabolism.

[k2629]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Box 23-10 summarizes the factors contributing to malnutrition in COPD patients.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
For the patient with pulmonary disease or those requiring mechanical ventilation, high carbohy-drate loads can cause problems. High carbohydrate loads increase CO2 production and the RQ, resulting in increased ventilatory demand, O2 consumption, and work of breathing.

[rosent76]

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[Joy Chen]

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