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bobbie

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The nurse is caring for a 33-year-old female who was in a motor vehicle accident. She is in the stress response phase. Which amino acid is depleted rapidly during stress?
 
  A) Alanine B) Glutamine C) Glycine D) Tyrosine

Question 2

The trauma client is being released home to complete his recovery. The diet that has been ordered is a high-calorie, high-protein diet in small frequent meals throughout the day. What would be the best sample menu for lunch for this client?
 
  A) Chicken salad sandwich on a croissant, milk, ice cream with chocolate sauce, and whipped cream
  B) New England clam chowder, black coffee, and pears in 100 pear juice
  C) Prime rib, baked potato with sour cream, a glass of white wine, and a piece of low fat cheesecake
  D) A smoothie made with yogurt, instant breakfast, skim milk and strawberries, and a cookie


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
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Glutamine, normally a nonessential amino acid, may become conditionally essential during periods of stress. It appears to be rapidly depleted during stress.

Answer to Question 2

A
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The chicken salad sandwich, milk, ice cream with chocolate sauce and whipped cream provides more calories and proteins than the other choices.


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Reply #2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 2, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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