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bobypop

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Mr. Gold presents with severe generalized body itching, loss of hair, and general weakness. He reports that he has had a cut on his elbow for several weeks now that just will not heal.
 
   His laboratory work includes a complete blood count (CBC), urinalysis, blood glucose, and protein. His laboratory test results show
  a. Decreased serum protein level
  b. Increased white blood cells
  c. All normal
  d. Concentrated urine

Question 2

Daily dietary ingestion of calcium is necessary because
 
  a. Calcium is excreted in the urine and feces
  b. Calcium is needed to ensure cardiac health
  c. Most of the body's calcium is stored in the teeth and bones
  d. All of the above



kthug

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Answer to Question 1

A
Although it is possible that there is an underlying infection (response B) or that he is dehydrated (response D), the signs and symptoms of dermatitis, hair loss, and weakness, added to a nonhealing wound, would lead to a decreased serum protein level.

Answer to Question 2

D
Daily calcium (1 g/day) is needed because calcium is stored in bone and teeth and not readily available. Calcium is excreted in the urine and feces. A lack of calcium causes dysrhythmias.



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