Question

1. How does the slowed GI system that often accompanies severe stress affect a person? Select ALL that apply. [mark all correct answers]

a.Diarrhea

b.Poor tolerance of diet or tube feeding

c.Lowered immune response.

d.Slowed metabolism e.High blood pressure

2. What will be increased in nutrition therapy for acute metabolic stress? Select ALL that apply. [mark all correct answers]

a.Calories

b.Protein

c.Fluid

d.Sodium

e.Zinc

f.Vitamin C

Answer 1

1,

Answers are diarrhea, lowered immune response, and poor tolerance to feeding

During stress the immune system lowered because of the increase in the level of stress hormone in the body such as corticosteroid which suppress the immune system function. Diarrhea or frequent defecation tendency shown by the person during stress. So it affect the GI system. Person may feed less due to the stress and it lead to malnurishment.

During stress metabolic rate or activities increases and because of this the body tissues need more blood to do metabolic activities and heart pump more blood and blood pressure increases but it is not by the action of GI system.

2,

Answer is calories, fluid, vitaminC

Due to decreased food intake during stress period provide food rich in calories to maintain the nutritional needs of the person. Fluid is administered because during stressor situations urine output increases and person may feel dehydration so adequate fluid intake should be given.