For patients with hepatitis, a significant barrier to maintaining ...

[torybrooks]

For patients with hepatitis, a significant barrier to maintaining an adequate intake of kcals is
 
  a. malabsorption.
  b. fat intolerance.
  c. loss of appetite.
  d. increased metabolic rate.

Question 2

The nurse is talking with the client who was admitted for surgery due to duodenal ulcer disease. The client asks what can be done to reduce the risk of getting more ulcer. What would be the best response?
 
  A) There is evidence that a diet without caffeine may reduce the risk of duodenal ulcers.
  B) Leave chocolate out of the diet.
  C) There is evidence that a diet high in soluble fiber may reduce the risk of duodenal ulcers.
  D) Limit the intake of alcohol.

[ciecieme]

Answer to Question 1

C
Patients with hepatitis often have very little appetite, which makes it hard for them to achieve adequate oral intake of nutrients. Patients with hepatitis do not usually have problems with ma-labsorption, fat intolerance, or increased metabolic rate.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Some evidence suggests that a high-fiber diet, especially soluble fiber, may reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer.