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melly21297

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse who works on the oncology unit understands the importance of nutrition and the disease process. Which patient should the nurse be most concerned about from a nutritional standpoint?
 
  a. A patient with cervical cancer
  b. A patient with liver cancer
  c. A patient with prostate cancer
  d. A patient with colon cancer

Question 2

A patient who has high cholesterol asks the nurse if there is a need to limit all fat in the diet to lower cholesterol. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  a. You should limit the amount of monounsaturated fats.
  b. You should limit the amount of unsaturated fatty acids.
  c. You should limit the amount of saturated fats.
  d. You should not limit the amount of any kind of fat.


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

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Absorbed nutrients are carried to the liver, where major metabolic processes occur. The liver also regulates energy through its control of glucose metabolism. Glucose is the primary fuel for the body. The liver and muscles store glucose in the form of glycogen via a process called glycogenesis. The prostate does not contribute to the digestion system. Cervical cancer does not contribute to digestion but does affect the reproductive system. The colon is used to eliminate solid waste material from the body.

Answer to Question 2

C
Ingestion of saturated fatty acids appears to increase blood cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated fatty acids appear to lower blood cholesterol levels. Ingestion of unsaturated fatty acids has a minimal effect on blood cholesterol. Saturated fats should be limited to lower cholesterol.


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melly21297

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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