Describe insensible fluid loss
Insensible loss is fluid loss that cannot be easily measured (usually refers to fluid lost via sweat and respirations).
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What type of anemia results from iron deficiency?
A) ?hemolytic B) ?megaloblastic C) ?microcytic hypochromic D) ?macrocytic hyperchromic
Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency in children?
a. It affects brain function before anemia sets in. b. It rarely develops in those with high intakes of milk. c. It is the primary factor in tension-fatigue syndrome. d. Mild deficiency enhances mental performance by lowering physical activity level, thereby leading to increased attention span. e. Children who had iron deficiency as infants recover completely when iron levels are normalized.
Which of the following minerals do we need to consume in amounts of less than 100 mg a day?
A) potassium B) sodium C) fluoride D) calcium
Maria has a history of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in her family. Eating right could
A) delay the onset of these conditions. B) worsen the symptoms of these conditions. C) reverse these conditions. D) have no effect on these conditions.