A client has high blood pressure. Which electrolyte may need to be restricted to help decrease circulating volume in the blood vessels to lower the B/P?
a. calcium
b. magnesium
c. potassium
d. sodium
d
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All of the following nutritional concerns during pregnancy are correctly matched with associated adverse outcomes EXCEPT:
a. alcohol consumption—brain damage and learning disabilities. b. excess mercury intake—infant food allergies. c. low folate intake—neural tube defects. d. excess maternal weight gain—gestational diabetes.
What is exercise?
A. Movement that results from any muscular contraction. B. Muscular activity of vital organs, especially the large intestine, heart, and lungs. C. Movement that results from contracting skeletal muscles. D. Physical activities that are planned and conducted to have fun.
Which method for obtaining food intake data is most often used to monitor a patient's response to, and compliance with, medical nutrition therapy?
a. food record b. food frequency checklist c. 24-hour recall d. usual intake record e. calorie count
Which of the following elements is found in both bleach and stomach acid (though in two different forms)?
A) magnesium B) phosphorus C) chlorine D) zinc