A patient admitted to the ICU is diagnosed with HIV and progressive infection. Which nutrients would be helpful?
a. phosphorus and zinc
b. sodium and potassium
c. sodium and chromium
d. potassium and magnesium
Answer: a. phosphorus and zinc
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A. choose your test subjects. B. make an observation. C. conduct an experiment. D. develop a hypothesis.
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A. Yersinia enterocolitica B. Staphylococcus aureus. C. Clostridium perfringens. D. Campylobacter jejuni.
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