Examlex

Solved

A Patient Weighing 132 Pounds Has Been Recommended to Increase

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient weighing 132 pounds has been recommended to increase daily protein intake. The nurse assists the patient to make dietary selections of protein after calculating that the daily protein requirement for this patient is:


Definitions:

Phenylalanine Hydroxylase

An enzyme that converts the amino acid phenylalanine into tyrosine, its deficiency can lead to phenylketonuria.

PKU

Phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder characterized by the inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to harmful levels in the body unless managed with a special diet.

Low-Phenylalanine

Pertaining to a diet low in phenylalanine, an essential amino acid, often prescribed for individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU) to prevent brain damage.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis

A severe gastrointestinal disease affecting premature infants, causing inflammation and bacterial invasion of the intestine wall.

Related Questions