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NguyenJ

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse is aware that the major function of the body's water is to do which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. performs hydrolysis d. regulates the proportion of the body
  b. transports nutrients e. regulates body temperature
  c. lubricates muscles f. acts as a solute

Question 2

A client is to be NPO for several days following a surgical procedure. The nurse would anticipate which of these dietary prescriptions?
 
  a. diet therapy c. parenteral nutrition
  b. enteral nutrition d. placement of a nasogastric tube


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, E
Water is an inorganic nutrient that is the major constituent in all body cells; it is considered to be the body's most important nutrient because most body functions require water. In the body, water acts as a solvent; transports nutrients, wastes, and other materials; regulates body temperature; lubricates joints; performs hydrolysis, breaking substances apart; and gives structure and form to the body as a component of all cells.

Answer to Question 2

C
Parenteral nutrition is the infusion of a solution of nutrients directly into the vein to meet the client's daily requirements and can be used when the GI tract is not functioning.


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