The swelling of body tissue caused by excessive amounts of fluid in the interstitial spaces is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
edema
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Study Focus Figure 13.7. Explain why it would be simplistic to claim that obesity can be understood as a problem of "Calories in, Calories out."
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse is working with a cancer client who needs to add kcalories and protein to his diet. The best advice the nurse could offer would be to suggest that he:
a. try new foods and experiment with herbs and spices. b. eat nutrient-dense foods first. c. use plenty of butter and margarine and add milk powder to casseroles. d. save most liquids for after meals.
Albert has come into hard times after recently losing his job. With little money saved, Albert has had to significantly reduce both the quality and quantity of his diet due to his inability to purchase enough food. Albert is experiencing ________.
A. low food security B. high food security C. marginal food security D. very low food security
Explain the four routes by which the body normally excretes water
What will be an ideal response?