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Maisie Green is a frail, elderly widow who lives in a nursing home and has been confined to her bed for some time. Which of the following is most likely to increase her metabolic stress and cause increased kcal and protein needs?
 a. Weakened immunity b. Medications causing GI discomfort
  c. Poor emotional health d. Pressure sores

Question 2

Glycogen is stored mainly in which of the following tissues?
 a. Muscle and liver b. Pancreas and kidneys
  c. Stomach and intestine d. Brain and red blood cells


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

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