Jayden feels that he has gotten sick more than usual this semester. In fact, when he thinks back, he realizes that he’s had a cold, a sinus infection, and the flu over the past 4 months. What nutrient intake may be influencing his susceptibility to illness?

The body requires adequate hydration to function properly and prevent dehydration. For what individual does adequate hydration take on an even greater importance in order to avoid dehydration?

Zaria does not understand how binge eating is different from bulimia nervosa. What is one difference that can help her better understand?

Daniel and Tomas are discussing how the body stores glucose in comparison to how plants store glucose. Which of the following is a correct statement about glucose storage?

Laylah wants to calculate her estimated daily energy needs. Which of the following values are necessary for her to do this? 

Miriam has been experiencing some new digestive issues, so she saw a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to learn how foods and eating habits can be used to promote healthy digestion and absorption. Which of the following is something the RDN likely recommended to enhance digestion and absorption?

Paul is hungry but has only five minutes to make it to his next class. He passes a vending machine on campus and looks at the options. He chooses a granola bar and eats it as he walks to class. Which factor was least likely to influence Paul’s decision to eat a granola bar?

Which of the following is a correct statement about bile?

A school-age client with a spinal cord injury is moved to the rehabilitation unit. The nurse notes that the child tends to refuse to cooperate in care and to be hostile. The nurse interprets this behavior as indicative of which response?

An adolescent sustains a T3 spinal cord injury. After insertion of an intravenous line, a nasogastric tube, and an indwelling urinary catheter, the adolescent is admitted to the intensive care unit. What should the nurse do next when assessment reveals that the adolescent’s feet and legs are cool to the touch?