Energy-supplying nutrients are eventually broken down to a. ...

[lunatika]

Energy-supplying nutrients are eventually broken down to
 
  a. glucose and fatty acids.
  b. ketone bodies and urea.
  c. free radicals and oxygen.
  d. carbon dioxide and water.

Question 2

The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment for an older adult who takes no medications. Which of the following laboratory values is of most concern to the nurse?
 
  1. Albumin 4.2 gm/L
   2. Prealbumin 322 mg/L
   3. Transferrin 400 mg/dL
   4. Cholesterol 114 mg/dL

[scottmt]

Answer to Question 1

D
All energy-supplying nutrients are eventually catabolized to carbon dioxide and water. Glucose and fatty acids are products of digestion of carbohydrates and fat; they are not end products of metabolism. Ketone bodies are produced when fat is used for energy; they are later broken down to carbon dioxide and water. Urea is a byproduct in the breakdown of amino acids for energy. Free radicals and oxygen are not generally produced in metabolism of energy-yielding nutrients.

Answer to Question 2

4

Rationale: Normal albumin levels are 3.55.0 gm/L. Normal prealbumin levels are 150350 mg/L. Normal transferrin levels are above 200 mg/L. Decreased cholesterol levels in older adults, who do not take cholesterol-lowering medications, are associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality.

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[bigcheese9]

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