JB Is a 53-Year-Old Male Who Has Recently Divorced $\mathrm{Ht}: 5^{\prime} 11^{\prime \prime} \quad$

question 14

Multiple Choice

JB is a 53-year-old male who has recently divorced. He has experienced periods of depression and decreased appetite. His family reports a history of heavy drinking habits and a 15 kg weight loss. He was previously diagnosed with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Paracentesis and TIPS procedures were performed. JB's condition seems to have worsened; he complains of stomach pains, nausea, and vomiting at times. His abdomen is sore to touch and feels swollen. JB has developed ascites and pedal edema. His urinary output has decreased, and he continues to lose weight. JB also complains of pain when swallowing food. Because of JB's persistent symptoms, he's been admitted to a hospital. A referral to the SLP for an MBS was also ordered and resulted in dysphagia for which pureed diet was recommended. On day 2, JB still complains of nausea and no per os intake has been reported. The MD prescribed a dietary consultation. An RD is required to assess the patient and recommend alternate means of nutrition support, currently NPO.

$\mathrm{Ht}: 5^{\prime} 11^{\prime \prime} \quad$ Wt: $145 \quad \#$ UBW: $163 \#$
Dx: End-stage liver cirrhosis, dysphagia
PMH: alcoholic cirrhosis, portal hypertension

Labs:
$\begin{array}{lrrlcll}\text { Na: } 134 & \text { Cl: } 101 & \text { BUN: } 4 & \text { Alb: } 2.3 & \text { TG: } 305 & \text { Transferrin: } 101 & \text { NH4: } \\ 53 & \text { Glu: } 139 & \text { AST: } 45 & \text { ALT } 48 & \text { Alk Phos: } 40 & \text { Bilirubin: } 2.1 & \\ \text { K: } 5.2 & \text { CO2: } 25 & \text { Cr: } 1.8 & \text { H/H: } 11 / 35 & & \end{array}$

Diet: NPO
Meds: Neomycin, Aldactone, Lasix, Reglan

-Because of JB's history of alcohol abuse, he is most likely at risk of which nutrient deficiency?

• A) potassium
• B) vitamin A
• C) sodium
• D) vitamin B₆
• E) vitamin E

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