Author Question: An adequate kcal intake is especially important for patients with cirrhosis of the liver to prevent ... (Read 45 times)

ec501234 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

An adequate kcal intake is especially important for patients with cirrhosis of the liver to prevent

a. muscle catabolism.
b. development of ascites.
c. essential fatty acid deficiency.
d. loss of appetite and taste acuity.

Question 2

The clinic nurse is caring for a client who has dumping syndrome. The nurse is doing client teaching about the disease process. What statement by the client tells the nurse the client understands the process?

A) An intermediate dumping reaction can occur one hour after eating.
B) An intermediate dumping reaction produces weakness, dizziness, and a rapid heartbeat.
C) An intermediate dumping reaction occurs because of a rapid absorption of carbohydrates.
D) An intermediate dumping reaction produces gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Adequate intake of kcals helps prevent breakdown of muscle to provide energy in patients with cirrhosis of the liver. Adequate kcal intake does not prevent ascites, essential fatty acid deficien-cy, and loss of appetite and taste acuity.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
An intermediate dumping reaction occurs 20 to 30 minutes after eating as undigested food is fermented in the colon, producing gas, abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea.