Author Question: If a patient receiving fat-free parenteral nutrition develops eczema, the patient may have a. ... (Read 34 times)

vicky · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

If a patient receiving fat-free parenteral nutrition develops eczema, the patient may have

a. vitamin C deficiency.
b. essential fatty acid deficiency.
c. protein-energy malnutrition.
d. phospholipid and sterol deficiency.

Question 2

Phospholipids, present in cell walls, are:

1. Calcium-containing compounds.
2. Phosphorus-containing compounds.
3. Potassium-containing compounds.
4. Magnesium-containing compounds.

taylorsonier · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
In a patient receiving fat-free parenteral nutrition, eczema may be a sign of essential fatty acid deficiency. Vitamin C deficiency is not affected by fat intake; symptoms include bleeding gums and breakdown of scar tissue. Eczema is not a sign of protein-energy malnutrition. The body makes phospholipids and sterol and so deficiency does not occur.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Phospholipids are present in cell walls and are comprised of phosphorous containing compounds. Cells that have a high content of ribonucleic acid (RNA) or nerve cells with a high myelin content have more phosphorous than other cells. Calcium, potassium, and magnesium are considered essential minerals and each play an important role in maintaining health.