Excessive alcohol consumption can cause dizziness and lightheadedness due to fluid and electrolyte imbalances because alcohol
A) takes a long time to digest. B) is a sedative.
C) has an inflammatory effect in the body. D) is a diuretic.
D
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? Mr. M has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease Stage 5, requiring dialysis. His initial chemistry panel indicates he has low chloride, sodium, and calcium levels as well as high potassium and phosphorus levels. The physician has put him on a fluid restriction, a potassium restriction, and a phosphorus restriction. The type of fluid involved in Mr. M's imbalance is:
A. intracellular B. transcellular C. extracellular D. pericardial E. ascites
Body composition refers to the relative amounts of fat and ________ in the body
A) muscle B) muscle and bone C) fat-free mass D) lean muscle
Blood flow is impeded in a cirrhotic liver, causing _____
a. portal hypertension b. elevated cholesterol levels c. jaundice d. fatty liver e. biliary cirrhosis
A strong scientific foundation is required for both a nutrition science and a dietetics major.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)