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rosent76

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A common definition of diarrhea is:
 
  a. more than three stools per day or greater than 500 mL of stool per day for 2 consecutive days.
  b. more than five stools per day for 3 consecutive days.
  c. more than three watery stools in 4 hours accompanied by signs of dehydration.
  d. at least 200 g of unformed stool for 3 consecutive days.

Question 2

Weight should be measured daily in patients receiving nutrition support to help determine their:
 
  a. nutritional status.
  b. hydration status.
  c. energy balance.
  d. nitrogen balance.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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