What conditions could cause a potassium deficiency, and what conditions could cause an excess potassium level?
Diarrhea, vomiting, diabetic acidosis, severe malnutrition, and excess use of laxatives or diuretics result in potassium deficiency. Hyperkalemia can be caused by dehydration, renal failure, or excess intake.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Poverty is associated with a high human birth rate
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Clinicians suggest providing _____ to meet protein daily requirements for most non-obese patients under severe stress
a. 1.0 to 1.5 g protein/ kg of body weight b. 1.2 to 2.0 g protein/ kg of body weight c. 2.0 to 2.5 g protein/ kg of body weight d. 2.0 to 3.0 g protein/ kg of body weight
Over _____ million adults have one or more CVD diagnoses
a. 125.5 b. 15.8 c. 83.6 d. 65.7 e. 242.4