A Patient Has Been Taught About Nutrition Related to COPD

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taught about nutrition related to COPD.Which menu selection may indicate a need for further teaching?

• A)Bagel and cream cheese
• B)Broiled chicken breast
• C)Beans and peas
• D)Tofu stir-fry

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Definitions:

Endocrine Cells

Cells that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, found within endocrine glands like the thyroid or pancreas.

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong acid secreted by the stomach lining that helps in digestion and acts as a barrier to pathogens.

Parietal Cells

Cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, essential for the digestion process and absorption of vitamin B12.

Absorption

The process by which substances are taken up from the environment and enter the bloodstream or tissues of the body.