A diet deficient in carbohydrates, which causes extra fat to be metabolized to meet the body's energy needs, can cause which of these conditions?
a. arteriosclerosis c. hypoglycemia
b. hyperglycemia d. ketosis
D
Carbohydrates, the principal energy source for all body functions, are classified as organic and energy nutrients. Carbohydrates also oxidize fats, spare protein from being used as energy, and synthesize fatty acids and amino acids. A diet deficient in carbohydrates, which causes extra fat to be metabolized to meet the body's energy needs, results in the release of ketones.
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a. holism c. Maslow's hierarchy of needs b. homeostasis d. the health continuum
Which statement accurately demonstrates that a research finding is statistically and clinically significant?
1. The intervention demonstrated decreased heart rate of the adults (81.76 to 77.76, p = .18). 2. The intervention demonstrated decreased P pain intensity (4.65 to 2.35, p =.001) on the second hospital day. 3. The intervention demonstrated decreased respiratory rate of the adult sample (18 to 14, p =.004). 4. The intervention demonstrated decreased complication rate at 6 weeks after hospital discharge (6 to 18, p =.27).
A nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking verapamil [Calan] for hypertension about the drug's side effects. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I may become constipated, so I should increase fluids and fiber." b. "I may experience a rapid heart rate as a result of taking this drug." c. "I may have swelling of my hands and feet, but this will subside." d. "I may need to increase my digoxin dose while taking this drug."
All of the following drugs have benefit in the treatment of sleep disorders EXCEPT
a. tricyclic antidepres-sants c. short-acting hypnot-ics b. antihistamines d. narcotics