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olgavictoria · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The person who is most likely to develop dental caries is one who

a. eats dessert after each meal.
b. drinks two or three regular soft drinks every day.
c. snacks on candy bars between meals.
d. chews gum throughout the day.

Question 2

The nurse is helping a 58-year-old gentleman who was recently admitted to the unit with nephrotic syndrome plan his menu. This gentleman's admission vitals were blood pressure 140/90, height 6 ft 3 in, and weight 200 pounds.

His labs revealed proteinuria and hyperlipidemia. He also has 2+ pitting edema. The nurse determines his daily protein intake should be which of the following? (Round to the nearest whole number) A) 54 to 63 g B) 64 to 73 g C) 74 to 83 g D) 84 to 93 g

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Dental caries is mostly likely to be caused by snacking on sweet, sticky foods (like candy bars) between meals. When desserts are eaten with meals, the teeth are exposed to carbohydrates for less time each day, so bacteria have less time to ferment the carbohydrate and cause caries. Soft drinks do not stick to the teeth like more sticky sweet foods and so are less likely to contribute to caries. Chewing gum may stimulate saliva production, which washes the teeth so it does not usually contribute to dental caries.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The suggested protein intake is 0.7 to 0.8 g/kg/day. First, convert the weight from pounds to kilograms (200 pounds / 2.2 kg = 90.9 kg); then multiply (91 kg 0.7 g/kg = 64 g) and (91 kg 0.8 g/kg = 73 g)