In the body, carbohydrates are primarily converted to:
1. glucose.
2. amino acids.
3. adipose tissue.
4. fatty acids.
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Carbohydrates are converted primarily to glucose for immediate use by the body's cells.
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a. "We could hire four additional nursing assistants." b. "We need to decrease patient falls." c. "Patient falls have decreased by 20%." d. "Here is the revised staffing schedule."
During pregnancy there are a number of changes that occur as a direct result of the presence of the fetus. Which of these adaptations meet this criteria? Select all that apply
a. Leukorrhea b. Development of the operculum c. Quickening d. Ballottement e. Lightening
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a. Provide a walking aid b. Call for the nurse c. Call the family d. Call the doctor.
Information available for a medication a nurse is preparing to administer states that the drug is "highly lipid soluble." What would be the nurse's expectation regarding how easily this drug would pass through a cell membrane?
1. The drug would pass through slowly. 2. The drug would pass through rapidly. 3. The drug would pass through at an unpredictable rate. 4. The drug would pass through at a variable rate.