Define hypoglycemia and describe the symptoms of this condition


Hypoglycemia is a below-normal level of blood glucose. The symptoms of hypoglycemia include: weakness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, anxiety, hunger, and trembling. Most commonly, hypoglycemia is a consequence of poorly managed diabetes: too much insulin, strenuous physical activity, inadequate food intake, or illness that causes blood glucose levels to plummet.

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Severe malnutrition characterized by failure to grow and develop, edema, changes in the pigmentation of hair and skin, fatty liver, anemia, and apathy is called ____________________

Fill in the blank with correct word

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____________________ is the stage of change in which individuals are preparing for change in the next 6 months; sometimes. People get stuck in this stage for a very long time

a. Precontemplation stage b. Contemplation stage c. Preparation stage d. Action stage

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The classic signs and symptoms of pellagra include

A. edema. B. dry cough. C. diarrhea. D. night blindness.

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PPN is most often used in patients who require nutrition support for less than ____

A) 2 weeks B) 6 weeks C) 3 months D) 6 months

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