Adiabetes educator is teaching a group of adults about the risks to vision that result from poorly controlled blood glucose levels. which of the following pathophysiologic processes underlies the vision loss associated with diabetes mellitus? a) increased blood glucose levels cause osmotic changes in the aqueous humour. b) blood vessels supplying the retina become weak and bleeding occurs. c) diabetes is associated with recurrent corneal infections and consequent scarring. d) diabetes contributes to increased intraocular pressure.

A48-year-old male presents with an 8-day history of productive cough, subjective fevers, and malaise. he is otherwise healthy without any active medical problems. he is a social drinker of alcohol, and denies any tobacco or drug use. on physical examination, the patient is alert and oriented. his temperature is 100.4 0 f, pulse rate is 56, respiratory rate is 18, and blood pressure is 133/64. heent is within normal limits and a chest exam has diffuse expiratory wheeze with decreased sounds to the right lower lung fields. blood labs reveal wbc 14.4, hgb 11.3, plt 233, alt 65, ast 102, and po 4 2.1. a chest x-ray reveals a dense consolidation with bulging fissures. based on these findings, what is the most likely pathogen affecting this patient?

How do psychologists their patients control feelings of anxiety?

Which term best describes a model used to explain reactions to stressors? a. compensatory reaction syndrome b. mind-body connection c. general adaptation syndrome d. environmental physical state