Which blood lipid is linked most directly to heart disease?
a. Chylomicron
b. Low-density lipoprotein
c. High-density lipoprotein
d. Very low-density lipoprotein
e. Very high density lipoprotein
Answer: B
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? An 80-year-old male patient has end-stage Alzheimer's and has recently been diagnosed with severe dysphagia. This patient is getting discharged from hospital. His height is 5' 9" and he weighs 162 pounds with no recent changes in weight. Calculate the approximate daily fluid requirements of this patient.
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