Exam 24: Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Consequences of severe diarrhea include ____.

What describes appropriate initial nutrition care for cases of mild-to-moderate acute pancreatitis?

The protein needs of patients with acute pancreatitis are between ____ grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

Mallory has a colostomy and has been suffering from frequent diarrhea. What food would be most appropriate to help thicken stool output?

Which item is a potential source of gluten?

Individuals with ____ are gluten-sensitive but react to gluten by developing a severe, itchy rash and have few GI symptoms.

The protein fraction in wheat gluten that has toxic effects in celiac disease is called ____.

Which food should be excluded from a 50-gram fat-controlled diet?

Discuss the causes of irritable bowel syndrome and how diet modification can be used for treatment. ​

Betsey, a client with celiac disease, asks the dietitian whether she can include oats in her diet. How should the dietitian respond?

Although adverse effects are rare, one concern related to probiotic bacteria is ____.

Mr. Rogelio Martinez is a healthy 79-year-old, retired factory worker. His past medical history includes arthritis and irregular bowel movements. His wife urges him to go to the emergency department of the local hospital after three episodes of blood in his stool. What describes the diet progression for Mr. Martinez?

The fat intake of patients with acute pancreatitis should be less than ____ grams per day.

Ms. Betty Bell is a new resident to Lake Nursing Home. She has a history of osteoporosis, depression, and memory loss. She tells her admitting nurse that she has not had a bowel movement since 1967. Her nurse questions her further to determine that she has had irregular bowel movements for the past 40 plus years. Ms. Bell is given an order for a high-fiber diet to maintain normal bowel movements. What could prevent her intake of high-fiber foods (e.g., raw apples, salads)?

What is cystic fibrosis, and how is nutrition therapy used to minimize its symptoms? ​

Which practice may increase gas formation in patients with ostomies?

Mr. Rogelio Martinez is a healthy 79-year-old, retired factory worker. His past medical history includes arthritis and irregular bowel movements. His wife urges him to go to the emergency department of the local hospital after three episodes of blood in his stool. Six months have passed and Mr. Martinez is back in the hospital to have his colon reconnected. After recovery, what type of diet should he follow to ensure regular bowel movements?