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j.rubin

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If the nurse wishes to know about the patient's overall nutritional health, what is the best lab value to look at?
 
  a. triglycerides
  b. iron
  c. serum albumin
  d. red blood cells

Question 2

The nurse is instructing an older patient on the use of My Plate to ensure an adequate nutritional intake. Which food items would the nurse teach the patient to fill on one-half of the plate? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Oils
  2. Fruits
  3. Grains
  4. Proteins
  5. Vegetables



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

2,5
Rationale: Oils are to be used sparingly and would only use the small circle in the middle of the plate.





 

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