Case Study MT Is a 60 Yo F Admitted into the Hospital

question 11

Multiple Choice

Case Study
MT is a 60 yo F admitted into the hospital with a Crohn's disease exacerbation.After performing a detailed nutrition assessment, you determine that MT has lost more than 10% of her body weight and is experiencing malabsorption.
-You decide to give MT a meal replacement formula to provide an additional ~600 kcalories per day How many single-portion containers per day would you recommend?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)3.5

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Definitions:

Nematocysts

Specialized cells in the tentacles of cnidarians (such as jellyfish) that eject a stinging thread to capture prey or provide defense against predators.

Cnidocytes

Stinging cells characteristic of cnidarians.

Cnidocils

Specialized cells found on cnidarians, like jellyfish, that contain a stinging structure used for capturing prey.

Nemerteans

A phylum of invertebrate animals also known as ribbon worms, which are known for their elongated bodies and proboscis used for feeding and defense.