Which statement about obesity is explained by genetics?
a. Older obese patients have exacerbated changes of aging.
b. Android body shape and weight gain are influenced by genetics.
c. White Americans have a higher incidence of obesity than African Americans.
d. Men have a harder time losing weight, as they have more muscle mass than women.
Answer: b. Android body shape and weight gain are influenced by genetics.
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a. 50 mg. b. 68 mg. c. 75 mg. d. 80 mg.
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The police who observe this action pull him over, quickly determine that he is cognitively impaired, and take him to the emergency room. Which evaluations would the emergency room nurse expect to see ordered? Select all that apply. a. Folate and b12 levels b. Electrolytes and serum creatinine c. Hearing and vision screening d. Psychological testing e. Mental status examination f. Brain imaging
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a. Client is lactose intolerant and cannot drink milk. b. Client recently traveled to Mexico and South America. c. Client works at least 60 hours per week in a stressful job. d. Client takes naproxen sodium (Naprosyn) 500 mg daily for arthritis pain.