What percentage of the U.S. population has been diagnosed with diabetes?
a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 8
e. 12
Question 2
The following results occur on a patient's automated chemistries panel: serum sodium 138 mEq/L (normal: 135-145 mEq/L), potassium 5.2 mEq/L (normal: 3.5-5 mEq/L), chloride 102 mEq/L (normal: 98-106 mEq/L), calcium 8.2 mEq/L (normal: 8.7-9.2 mg/dL), phosphate 3.2 mg/dL (normal: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL), albumin 2.9 mg/dL (normal: 3.5-5 mg/dL). Suppose hyperkalemia is confirmed by medical diagnosis. Which of the following would be the primary dietary recommendation you would make to the patient?
a. Increase intake of dairy foods.
b. Limit intake of fruits, vegetables, and dairy foods.
c. Limit intake of dairy foods.
d. Limit intake of highly processed foods.
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Prevalence of diabetes in the world.
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