A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate an Increased Level of Blood

question 54

Multiple Choice

A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased level of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) secondary to imbalanced nutrition.The nurse should encourage this patient to decrease intake of which of the following, to achieve a more balanced diet?

• A)Fat
• B)Carbohydrates
• C)Calories
• D)Protein

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Definitions:

Nucleus

A membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that contains most of the cell's genetic material.

Ribosomes

Organelles within cells that function as the sites of protein synthesis, translating messenger RNA into protein.

Protein Synthesis

The process by which cells produce proteins through the decoding of DNA and RNA sequences, crucial for cellular function and repair.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out.