The nurse is educating a group of high school students regarding ...

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The nurse is educating a group of high school students regarding nutrition. How should the nurse respond when the students ask what occurs when protein, mineral, iron, and fat combine?
 
  a. Body processes are regulated
  b. Energy is provided
  c. Tissue is built and repaired
  d. Body function is restored

Question 2

The nurse weighs a patient at the same time of day with the same scale and same clothing. What is this a simple and accurate method of determining?
 
  a. An accurate weight
  b. Water balance
  c. Adequate nutrition
  d. Urinary output

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Many nutrients are necessary to build and repair tissue, including protein, minerals, iron, and fat.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A simple and accurate method of determining water balance is to weigh the patient under the same conditions each day.

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