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Marty

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What are the primary goals of nutritional support during mechanical ventilation? 1. Avoid loss of lean body mass. 2. Avoid lung infection. 3. Keep muscles of breathing strong enough for weaning.
 
  a. 1 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Which of the following pulmonary diseases is similar to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with regard to metabolic abnormalities?
 
  a. Asthma
  b. Cystic fibrosis
  c. Pulmonary fibrosis
  d. Acute respiratory distress syndrome



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
During acute illness, proper nutrition helps prevent the loss of lean body mass. After the resolu-tion of the acute phase of illness, good nutrition helps the muscles regain strength and improves the likelihood of successful ventilator weaning.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The same disturbance may cause pancreatic insufficiency. Metabolic problems in cystic fibrosis are similar to those in the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with reduced in-take and increased metabolic needs.





 

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