Chantel Becomes Seriously Ill with Diarrhea and Vomiting After Eating

question 46

Multiple Choice

Chantel becomes seriously ill with diarrhea and vomiting after eating some potato salad.Upon questioning she states that there was no off odor and the potato salad tasted fine.Which of the following is the most likely explanation for her illness?

• A) Enzymatic processes that began occurring after the potatoes were harvested led to her illness.
• B) Oxidation by air converted some of the lipids in the potato salad into rancid products.
• C) Acidic fermentation by microbes affected the pH of the potato salad, which made her ill.
• D) A small number of pathogens caused food contamination.

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Definitions:

Parenteral Nutrition

Nutritional support provided intravenously, bypassing the usual process of eating and digestion.

Enteral Feeding

A method of supplying nutrition directly to the stomach or small intestine through a tube when oral intake is inadequate or impossible.

Infusion Discontinued

The cessation of the administration of fluids or medications directly into the bloodstream through an IV.

Hyperglycemia

Elevated serum glucose levels.