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leilurhhh

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Brian Schmidt is a 58-year-old lawyer with a history of hypertension. His blood pressure has been under fairly good control with prescription medication. His secretary notices that he had a period of confusion and difficulty speaking at a meeting. She advises him to see his doctor. Brian's diet has been advanced. However, he has lost twenty pounds since his admission into the hospital. What is a likely cause?
 A) an inability to voice his food preferences
  B) cardiac cachexia
  C) family interference
  D) poorly prepared food

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For which mineral would a patient with bulimia nervosa most likely be deficient?
 A) calcium
  B) chloride
  C) potassium
  D) phosphorus


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kiamars2010

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

A

Answer to Question 2

B


leilurhhh

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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