Ten days after admission to the hospital because of acute pancreatitis, a 56-year-old man with alcoholism develops chills and temperatures to 39.4°C (103°F). Examination shows a tender abdomen with hypoactive bowel sounds. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Latesha moore has a choice at work between a traditional health insurance plan that pays 80 percent of the cost of doctor visits after a $250 deductible and an hmo that charges an $8 co-payment per visit + a $20 monthly premium deduction from her paycheck. latesha anticipates seeing a doctor once a month for her high blood pressure. the cost of each office visit is $50. she normally sees the doctor an average of three times a year for other health concerns. comment on the difference in costs between the two health care plans and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Which of the following statements is true about body composition? a. body composition is the percentage of fat to lean body mass. b. body composition is a measure of one's body weight. c. body composition is a measure of one's essential body fat. d. body composition is not a good indicator of overall health. select the best answer from the choices provided. a

Select the correct answer. which is the safest and most effective way to get a deeper stretch? a. massage the muscles being stretched b. inhale and push the stretch until it hurts c. lean into the stretch as you exhale d. place ice on your muscles before stretching