If a mine worker was trapped in a mine and it took several days ...

[ENagel]

If a mine worker was trapped in a mine and it took several days for a rescue team to reach them, the nutrient that they would need most in order to survive is
 
  a. protein.
  b. carbohydrate.
  c. water.
  d. vitamins.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the pregnant client for the risk of developing gestational diabetes. When should women who are at high risk for gestational diabetes be screened for the disease?
 
  A) Between 24 and 28 weeks' gestation
  B) Before or shortly after conception
  C) At 36 weeks' gestation
  D) At about 40 weeks' gestation

[isabelt_18]

Answer to Question 1

C
The body can only survive a few days without water. The body may not function optimally without other nutrients, but can survive many days and even weeks without them.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Women at average risk of gestational diabetes should be tested at 24 to 28 weeks gestation; those at high risk should be tested as soon as feasible and retested at 24 to 28 weeks if not diagnosed at the initial screening.

[ENagel]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[isabelt_18]

Great! Please up vote