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Chapter 6, Water and Minerals

Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 6th Edition by Susan G. Dudek

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Chapter 6, Water and Minerals

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. Water is a vital element for the human body. What is one of its functions?
  A) Serves as an emulsifier for vitamins and glucose
  B) Aids in digestion and absorption
  C) Makes cell walls without shape and structure
  D) Provides energy

 

 

2. The production of pale yellow urine is assumed to be a reliable indicator of adequate fluid intake. However, in some populations the sensation of thirst comes after significant fluid loss. In which population is this a factor?
  A) Teenagers
  B) Middle-aged adults
  C) The elderly
  D) The obese

 

 

3. Several conditions increase the loss of fluid from the body. What is one of them?
  A) Thirst
  B) Strenuous exercise
  C) Congestive heart failure
  D) Controlled diabetes

 

 

4. You are admitting a healthy 35-year-old woman to the outpatient surgery department for the removal of a plantar wart. She consumes approximately 2,000 cal/day. What is her recommended intake of water?
  A) 1,000 mL of fluid per day
  B) 1,500 mL of fluid per day
  C) 2,000 to 3,000 mL of fluid per day
  D) 3,000 to 4,000 mL of fluid per day

 

 

5. Bottled water is high on the list of purchases made by American consumers. What might children who drink bottled water need?
  A) Chlorine supplement
  B) Magnesium supplement
  C) Iron supplement
  D) Fluoride supplement

 

 

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