Ms. Leland is discharged from the hospital and returns to her doctor due to constipation for greater than three days. Which of the following is likely contributing to her change in bowl pattern?
a. Increased activity b. Diuretic usage
c. Increased intake of food d. Increased intake of water
b
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A. diseases of the heart and blood vessels. B. amputations of the lower limbs. C. infections. D. kidney failure.
The risk of thiamin deficiency is doubled in _____.
a. alcoholics b. cigarette smokers c. adults over 65 years old d. pregnant women e. infants
Which of the following milks has a slightly sweeter flavor than unmodified milk?
A. carbonated milk B. low-sodium milk C. homogenized milk D. reduced-lactose milk E. reduced-fat milk
Under which of the following conditions does a person need more than triple the normal protein needs?
A) muscle building B) regenerating red blood cells C) when the blood becomes too acidic D) healing severe burns