A diabetic patient is experiencing metabolic acidosis. As a result, you expect the patient's kidneys to:
a. decrease production of ammonia
b. increase bicarbonate excretion
c. increase production of ammonia
d. none of these
Answer: c. increase production of ammonia
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a. the physician and nurse. b. the physician and clinical dietitian. c. the pharmacist and nurse. d. the clinical dietitian and pharmacist.
Nutrition education messages should be ones that the ____ finds relevant and motivating
a. general public b. educator c. target audience d. government
What happens if the shape of a protein is altered?
What will be an ideal response?
How do consumers in the United States know whether foods they buy contain genetically modified ingredients?
A. Fruits and vegetables may not be labeled, but meats and seafood carry an icon indicating the presence of genetically engineered ingredients. B. Manufacturers can voluntarily label foods, but labeling isn't required. C. Domestic foods aren't required to be labeled, but imported foods must indicate whether they contain genetically engineered ingredients. D. The FDA requires that foods be labeled to indicate the presence of genetically engineered ingredients.