Ch 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Significant weight loss
A
> 2% 1 week
> 7.5% 3 months
2
Q
Healthy BMI
A
18.5-24.9
3
Q
Overweight
A
25-29.9
4
Q
Obese
A
> 30
5
Q
Average fluid intake
A
2,000-3,000 mL
2-3 L
6
Q
Average fluid output
A
1,750-3,000 mL/ day
7
Q
Assessing malnutrition
A
Pre-albumin
8
Q
Albumin
A
3.5-5 g/dL
9
Q
Prealbumin
A
15-36 mg/dL
10
Q
Positive nitrogen balance
A
Protein synthesis greater than protein breakdown
Pregnancy or recovery
11
Q
Negative nitrogen balance
A
Protein used at greater rate than synthesis
Starvation, injury, disease
12
Q
Underweight BMI
A
<18.5
