Author Question: A patient is in the acute phase of an intestinal disorder and has been scheduled for surgery. A ... (Read 28 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient is in the acute phase of an intestinal disorder and has been scheduled for surgery. A nurse identifies that this patient's diet should be

1. Calorie-restricted.
2. Fiber-restricted.
3. Sodium-restricted.
4. Protein-restricted.

Question 2

A patient on long-term treatment with corticosteroids is experiencing weight gain and a rounding of the face shape, called moon facies. A nurse identifies that this is due to the corticosteroids' effect on the patient's

1. Absorption.
2. Appetite.
3. Metabolism.
4. Excretion.