Author Question: The nurse is caring for a 33-year-old female who was in a motor vehicle accident. She is in the ... (Read 83 times)

bobbie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 592
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



stanleka1

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 325
Answer to Question 1

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



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

bobbie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 592
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

Every 10 seconds, a person in the United States goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain. About 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks.

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library