Which of the following statements is false regarding secretory diarrhea?
a. It results from excessive fluid and electrolyte secretions into the intestines.
b. Diarrhea resolves when the patient is NPO.
c. Medications and excessive amounts of bile acid in the colon can be the potential cause.
d. Bacterial infections are often the cause of this type of diarrhea.
b
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a. protein cross-linking theory-programmed theory b. immunological theory-damage or error theory c. epigenetic theory-programmed theory d. free radical theory-damage or error theory
Iron deficiency is uncommon in the U.S
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Brenda is in her 26th week of gestation and has a family history of diabetes. Her pre-pregnancy BMI was 26, and she has gained 35 lb. If she does not make appropriate dietary changes, she is at high risk for developing
a. preeclampsia. b. gestational diabetes. c. preexisting diabetes. d. preexisting hypertension.
All of the following are risk factors for hypertension EXCEPT:
1.family history. 2.high vegetable and fruit intake. 3.obesity. 4.physical inactivity.