Obesity may be a contributing factor in development of
a. osteoporosis.
b. alcoholism.
c. sleep apnea.
d. multiple sclerosis.
C
Obesity increases risk of sleep apnea. Risk of osteoporosis is actually inversely related to obesity. Alcoholism is not related to obesity. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease and is not re-lated to obesity.
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a. A 29-year-old mother with strong family support who has a healthy newborn b. A 59-year-old patient with an active life-style who has had an appendectomy c. A 64-year-old patient with heart failure who has a limited income d. A 56-year-old patient with a supporting spouse who has had a hysterectomy
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A) Contamination B) Repeated doubts C) Orderliness D) Aggressive impulses
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