List conditions when the need for fluids is increased


Fever, hemorrhage, burns, diabetes mellitus, excessive perspiration, excessive urination, certain medications (such as diuretics), vomiting, or diarrhea

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Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding the influence of insulin in the fed state?

a. Favors cellular uptake of glucose b. Favors the storage of glycogen c. Inhibits the breakdown of glycogen d. Inhibits the storage of fat

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The chemical composition of proteins differs from carbohydrate or fat because of the presence of ____

A) sodium B) carbon C) nitrogen D) hydrogen

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Sara is a 16-year-old high school student. She often looks at herself in the mirror, and she perceives herself to be fat even though she is extremely thin and weighs only 77 lbs. She has restricted her diet and drinks only orange juice for breakfast, skips lunch at school, and eats an apple for dinner. If Sara visits a health practitioner, she is likely to be diagnosed with _____

A) anorexia nervosa B) bulimia nervosa C) night eating syndrome D) binge-eating disorder

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