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(A) Altered nutrition occurs owing to the fatigue from decreased cardiac output associated with congestive heart failure. (B) The decreased intake occurs due to fatigue from the altered cardiac output. (C) Fatigue occurs due to the decreased cardiac output. (D) The ineffective action of the myocardium leads to inadequate O2 to the tissues, which produces activity intolerance, altered nutrition, and altered growth and development.

(A) Although not contraindicated, initially ambulation may be difficult because of vertigo and is recommended only with assistance. (B) Vertigo resulting in balance problems is one of the most common manifestations of Meniere’s disease. (C) Adequate nutrition is important, but the emphasis in Meniere’s disease is not the number of meals per day but a decrease in intake of sodium. (D) Infection is not an anticipated problem.

(A, B, D) Intermediate-acting and long-acting preparations contain materials that increase length of absorption time from the subcutaneous tissues but cause the preparation to be cloudy and unsuitable for IV use. Human insulin must be given SC. (C) Only regular insulin can be given IV.

(A) This syndrome is caused by absence of one of the X chromosomes. These children are short in stature. (B) Amenorrhea is a symptom of Turner’s syndrome, which appears at puberty. (C) Sexual infantilism is characteristic of this syndrome. (D) Gynecomastia is a symptom in Klinefelter’s syndrome.