The _____ refers to how quickly a person spends energy to support the involuntary processes that take place in body cells
a. total energy output
b. basic calorie intake
c. basal metabolic rate
d. body mass index
c
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About 100 years ago, the Pima tribe of American Indians had the highest rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes in the United States.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following organizations is responsible for monitoring health trends in the United States?
A) The National Institutes of Health B) The American Medical Association C) The Office of Dietary Supplements D) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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
The patient cannot afford to buy the food she needs for her family, so she makes sure her children eat first, and then she eats. When she comes to the clinic, she reports bleeding gums, loose teeth, and dry, itchy skin. The nurse should know that this patient is most likely lacking which vitamin?
a. Folic acid b. Vitamin C c. Vitamin D d. Vitamin K