Nutritional management of the child with Crohn disease includes a ...

[dejastew]

Nutritional management of the child with Crohn disease includes a diet that has which component?
 
  a. High fiber
  b. Increased protein
  c. Reduced calories
  d. Herbal supplements

Question 2

What statement is most descriptive of Meckel diverticulum?
 
  a. It is acquired during childhood.
  b. Intestinal bleeding may be mild or profuse.
  c. It occurs more frequently in females than in males.
  d. Medical interventions are usually sufficient to treat the problem.

[diana chang]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The child with Crohn disease often has growth failure. Nutritional support is planned to reduce ongoing losses and provide adequate energy and protein for healing. Fiber is mechanically hard to digest. Foods containing seeds may contribute to obstruction. A high-calorie diet is necessary to minimize growth failure. Herbal supplements should not be used unless discussed with the practitioner. Vitamin supplementation with folic acid, iron, and multivitamins is recommended.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Bloody stools are often a presenting sign of Meckel diverticulum. It is associated with mild to profuse intestinal bleeding. Meckel diverticulum is the most common congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract and is present in 1 to 4 of the general population. It is more common in males than in females. The standard therapy is surgical removal of the diverticulum.