The dysplastic cellular changes associated with Barrett's ...

[Jramos095]

The dysplastic cellular changes associated with Barrett's esophagus are considered to be a precursor to _______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Ms. Smith is an 85-year-old female admitted to the hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia in the last month. The medical doctor requests a nutritional consultation because the nurse reports that Ms. Smith is not eating well. Ht: 5'5'' Wt: 110 UBW: 125 (6 months ago) Alb 2.8 g/dL Hgb 12 g/dL Prealbumin 14 mg/dL TLC 2500 The dietitian wants to determine Ms. Smith's protein status by checking her transferrin levels. Which level of transferrin would be considered within a normal range?
 a. 108 mg/dL
  b. 188 mg/dL
  c. 265 mg/dL
  d. 391 mg/dL
  e. 410 mg/dL

[jlaineee]

Answer to Question 1

cancer, esophageal cancer, malignancy

Answer to Question 2

c

[Jramos095]

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[jlaineee]

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