Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care Chapter 15 Study Guide Graded A+

Percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy tube (PEG tube) {Ans: Tube placed into the stomach through the abdominal wall}Dysphagia {Ans: Difficulty swallowing}Proteins {Ans: Good sources of these are fish meat dried beans soy products and cheese they are essential to tissue growth and repair}Gluten-free diet {Ans: people with celiacs disease, this diet eliminates food containing wheat flour, such as crackers, bread, and pasta}Fat soluble vitamins {Ans: Vitamin A D E K}Fats {Ans: Help the body store energy adds flavor to food helps absorb vitamins butter oil and salad dressings classified as monosaturated polysaturated and saturated}