The Nurse Is Instructing a Client Recovering from a Severe

question 76

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a client recovering from a severe burn injury about enteral nutrition. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of instruction?

• A) "This product will maintain adequate hydration."
• B) "This product is less likely to cause diarrhea."
• C) "This product is designed for dumping syndrome."
• D) "This product contains protein to support cell growth and to maintain and repair body tissues."

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Definitions:

Neoteny

Process in which juvenile stages of predecessors become adult features of descendants; idea derived from the observation that more recently evolved species resemble the young of their common ancestors.

Brain Cells

Cells located in the brain, including neurons and glial cells, responsible for processing information and supporting brain function.

Genetic Diversity

The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species, contributing to variations among individuals and populations.

Neoteny

The retention of juvenile features in the adult animal, a phenomenon observed in some species which results in adult individuals retaining traits typically only seen in juveniles.