What is a likely cause of redness, swelling and tenderness at the infusion site?

a. A dislodged catheter b. Phlebitis
c. A clogged catheter d. Hypoglycemia


b

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Chronic inflammation is a risk factor for all of the following EXCEPT:

a. cancer. b. heart disease. c. sinusitis. d. Alzheimer's disease.

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The primary enzyme for digesting cholesterol esters in the small intestine is called

A. amylase. B. cholesterol esterase. C. lingual lipase. D. pancreatic lipase.

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In general, the major effect of maternal nutritional deprivation during lactation is to:

a. reduce the quality of milk b. reduce the quantity of milk. c. make breastfeeding impossible. d. promote early infant satiety. e. make the milk more highly concentrated so the infant does not suffer.

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