Diabetes Mellitus
What will be an ideal response?
-Characterized by high blood glucose levels
-Consequences of chronic high blood glucose:
-Damages the heart and blood vessels
-Overworks kidneys
Damages eyes and nerves
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The ability of a muscle to contract and relax is dependent on the flow of what substance in and
out of the muscle cell? A) calcium B) iron C) chloride D) phosphorus
The difference between glycemic index and glycemic load is that glycemic load accounts for the _____
a. amount of carbohydrate in a typical serving b. body weight of the individual c. type of carbohydrate consumed d. timing of the consumption of carbohydrates
The _______________ ranges from 0 to 14 and signifies the acidity or alkalinity of a solution
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Mr. Rogelio Martinez is a healthy 79-year-old, retired factory worker. His past medical history includes arthritis and irregular bowel movements. His wife urges him to go to the emergency department of the local hospital after three episodes of blood in his stool. A home health nurse visits Mr. Martinez and his wife. She reinforces the importance of consuming ____
A) nuts, seeds, and corn B) 8 cups of liquid per day C) celery D) a high-protein, high-kcalorie oral supplement