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The nurse is discussing metabolic stress and how it creates protein catabolism with the nutrition class. The nurse is asked how you know protein catabolism is occurring. What would be the best answer?
 
  A) The body goes into a negative nitrogen balance.
  B) The body is full of free radicals.
  C) The body goes into a positive nitrogen balance.
  D) The body is full of free fatty acids.

Question 2

Potential complications of parenteral nutrition (PN) include which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Electrolyte disturbance D) Infectious
  B) Rebound hypoglycemia E) Trace element toxicity
  C) Hyperglycemia



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Answer to Question 1

A
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A negative nitrogen balance occurs as muscle proteins are catabolized to provide amino acids for protein synthesis, immune system proteins, and glucose synthesis.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
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Potential complications of PN include electrolyte disturbances, rebound hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, infections, and sepsis.





 

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