A 53-year old administrative assistant recently underwent sl…

A 53-year old administrative assistant recently underwent sleeve gastrectomy surgery to treat her obesity and weight-related problems: diabetes and hypertension. Ms. Wilson will need nutrition education before being discharged from the hospital.  Once she is able to tolerate regular foods, what type of foods should the above patient be encouraged to eat before consuming other foods in a meal?

A 59-year old female patient who suffered multiple broken bo…

A 59-year old female patient who suffered multiple broken bones in a motor vehicle accident. She weighs 138 pounds. The nurse chooses a protein factor of 1.5 g/kg to estimate her protein needs and calculates that this patient’s protein requirements are approximately _____ grams per day.