In the nephrotic syndrome, the kidney's ability to excrete ____ is impaired, contributing to edema
A) potassium
B) sodium
C) renin
D) calcium
B
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a. They occur naturally in fruits and vegetables. b. They add bulk and texture to processed foods. c. They are found in products labeled “sugar free.” d. They evoke a low glycemic response. e. They cannot be metabolized by bacteria in the GI tract.
The best temperature for beating egg whites into a stable foam is
A. refrigerator temperature. B. tepid temperature. C. room temperature. D. None of these are correct.
Dry foods may be helpful to a patient who has:
a. nausea. b. anorexia. c. diarrhea. d. sore mouth.
The risk of thiamin deficiency is doubled in _____.
a. alcoholics b. cigarette smokers c. adults over 65 years old d. pregnant women e. infants