The Nurse Would Be Sure the Diet of a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse would be sure the diet of a patient in an extended care facility who has a large pressure ulcer on his sacrum would include foods rich in vitamin:

• A) A.
• B) B1 (thiamine).
• C) C.
• D) E.

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Laxative

A substance used to stimulate bowel movements, often used to treat constipation.

Binge Eating

The consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, often associated with feelings of loss of control and emotional distress.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that regulates fat storage in the body and signals the brain about hunger and satiety.