Which of the following is true regarding patients with diseases of the respiratory system?
a. All patients need to increase fluids to decrease mucus secretions
b. Most patients need to be on a fluid restriction to prevent edema in lung tissue
c. Pulmonary formulas are the best to meet fluid needs
d. Diuretic therapy is sometimes employed and may cause dehydration
d
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a. 7-10 b. 12-15 c. 20-23 d. 25-28 e. 34-37
Why is there little danger of breaking the cooked dressing emulsion as it is heated?
Vitamin E functions as
A. a hormone. B. an antioxidant. C. an enzyme. D. a coenzyme.
The body needs more ________ each day than any other nutrient.
a. fat b. water c. protein d. glucose e. sodium