Author Question: Beta-carotene is an important vitamin for vision. To help ensure a client incorporates this in his ... (Read 66 times)

jasdeep_brar · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Beta-carotene is an important vitamin for vision. To help ensure a client incorporates this in his diet, which of the following foods such the nurse encourage the client to eat?

A) Citrus juice B) Egg yolks C) Vegetable oils D) Winter squash

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a new client who is being admitted to the ICU after a motor vehicle accident.

The client is in critical condition and on assessment the nurse notes there has been no urine output in the past 2 hours, but he does have active bowel sounds. Which form of nutrition does the nurse expect the client to receive? A) Standard EN formula C) AKI EN formula
B) AKI PN formula D) Standard PN formula

Swizqar · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Beta-carotene is found in greens (turnip, dandelion, beets, collard, mustard), spinach, kale, broccoli, carrots, peaches, pumpkin, red peppers, sweet potatoes, winter squash, mango, apricots, and cantaloupes.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
It is recommended that ICU clients with AKI receive a standard EN formula if the GI tract is functional.