A sudden increase in maternal blood pressure with the presence of swelling, rapid weight gain, and protein in the urine is characteristic of a condition called
A) gestational hypertension.
B) eclampsia.
C) pregnancy-induced edema.
D) preeclampsia.
D
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According to Shawn's physician, Shawn has a high risk of ________ because his waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.
A. diverticulitis B. metabolic syndrome C. constipation D. cystic fibrosis
During the immediate post-burn period, the treatment of an extensive burn focuses on
a. calculating the protein loss. b. providing IV dextrose for caloric support. c. replacing lost fluids and electrolytes. d. providing supplemental lipids.
What processes occur in the large intestine?
1.fiber binds cholesterol 2.pancreatic amylase finishes carbohydrate digestion 3.water and sodium are absorbed 4.acids complete the breakdown of protein strands