As an Extra Credit Assignment, Professor Thompson Has His Nutrition

question 30

Multiple Choice

As an extra credit assignment, Professor Thompson has his nutrition class study different countries around the world with high malnutrition. For the project, students are asked to research a number of topics such as the number of low-birthweight newborns, prevalence of underweight children, rates of breastfeeding, and access to safe drinking water to learn more about each selected country. The students are then asked to give a brief report of their findings, along with possible strategies for helping the assigned country. Several commonalities are discovered among the students' reports.
One key strategy that students identify to reduce deaths related to malnutrition in infants and young children is to increase rates of _____.

• A) vitamin A supplements given to infants
• B) iron-fortified formula given to infants
• C) breastfeeding
• D) food supplements given to infants
• E) fortified grain intake

Comprehend the effects of specific health conditions on fluid and electrolyte balance.

Apply knowledge of fluid balance concepts to the care of patients with specific health needs.

Understand the procedures for administering IV fluids and monitoring IV sites.

Identify the different types of vascular access devices and their appropriate uses.