Are any clinical signs of malnutrition noted in the patient's admission history and physical?

What will be an ideal response?


• Sunken eyes
• Evidence of some muscle wasting in extremities

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_______________ symptoms that can occur in the absence of GI problems include bone and joint pain, muscle cramping, fatigue, and peripheral neuropathy.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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? JK is a 19-year-old male college student with T1DM. He stays away from home and does not follow a proper diet. His school schedule is erratic; therefore, he eats throughout the day. Currently, he takes extended long-acting analogue insulin once per day. By 8 P.M., his blood sugar levels start dropping to a very low value. Also, biochemical analysis shows trace amount of ketones in his blood.   Height: 5'10"        Weight: 175 pounds          Hemoglobin A1C: 9%   What is the ideal range of daily insulin dose for JK?

A. 0.2–0.5 units/kg B. 0.5–0.8 units/kg C. 0.8–1.1 units/kg D. 1.1–1.4 units/kg E. 1.4–1.7 units/kg

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Vegans can take advantage of _______________ to obtain all essential amino acids in relatively adequate amounts

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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________ infection is the most common food-borne illness in the United States. 

A. Influenza B. Norovirus  C. Rotavius  D. Hepatitis A

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