Loss of muscle mass and strength with aging is called

A) sarcopenia. B) dystrophy. C) muscle wasting. D) atrophy.


A

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Type 2 diabetes

A) involves the immune system, which destroys insulin-producing cells. B) is the less common type of diabetes. C) involves an inability to produce insulin, insulin resistance in the cells, or both. D) is the more serious type of diabetes.

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Distinguish between threshold dose, effective dose, and lethal dose.

What will be an ideal response?

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The ____________________ region of the abdomen is located below the stomach

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A 44-year-old type 1 diabetic is brought to the ED with ketoacidosis. The nurse knows he may need which of the following treatments?

a. insulin b. bicarbonate to raise his blood pH c. fluid and electrolyte replacement d. all of the above

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