What diet recommendation is most appropriate for a patient with hepatitis who is experiencing abdominal discomfort?
A) regular diet
B) small, frequent meals
C) high-kcalorie tube feedings
D) NPO
Question 2
What is the relationship between smoking and weight maintenance?
A) Smokers on average weigh about 5 pounds more than nonsmokers.
B) Smoking a cigarette increases the appetite for energy-dense foods.
C) People who give up smoking gain an average of 10 pounds in the first year.
D) Psychotherapy is effective at reducing either smoking or body weight but not both.
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A goniometer is used to measure range of motion of the patient’s arm.