____________________ Solution, Sometimes Thought of as the Drug of Last

question 33

Short Answer

____________________ solution, sometimes thought of as the drug of last resort, is administered when metabolic acidosis is suspected.

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Definitions:

Marasmus

A form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency; it is a condition that can occur in infants and young children in developing countries.

Kwashiorkor

A form of malnutrition caused by protein deficiency in the diet, typically affecting young children in the developing world.

Lethal Disease

A fatal disease capable of causing death, often without the availability of a cure or significantly effective treatment.

Colostrum

The first form of milk produced by mammals immediately following delivery of the newborn, rich in antibodies and nutrition.