Increased intake of which of the following may contribute to longer dependence on mechanical ventilation in the patient with ARDS?
a. Total fat
b. Phosphate
c. Water
d. Omega-3 fatty acids
Question 2
Mrs. P is an 85-year-old female who is a resident of a long-term care facility. The wound nurse was doing her rounds and noticed that Mrs. P had developed an open ulcer with a partial thickness loss of dermis and a red-pink wound bed on the side of her hip. She is 5'2 and weighs 52 kilograms with no known gastrointestinal or autoimmune issues. The wound nurse schedules a nutrition consultation for Mrs. P and discusses her findings with you.What type of wound has Mrs. P likely developed?
a. Stage I pressure ulcer
b. Stage II pressure ulcer
c. Stage III pressure ulcer
d. Stage IV peptic ulcer
e. Stage I gangrenous ulcer