Know how to spot the danger signs A patient developing cardiac tamponade will look like he's going into shock. When the heart can't pump, the ventricles can't fill, cardiac output drops, and vascular collapse ensues. The first symptoms may be nonspecific, such as anxiety and restlessness.
A healthy diet includes foods to help achieve and maintain body weight. This means eating five servings of fruits and vegetables daily, choosing whole grains over refined grains and limiting processed meats. These are important -- but not all-inclusive-- components of a healthful diet.
3 characteristics of an essential nutrient. 1. at least one specific biological function of the nutrient in the body must be identified. 2. omission of the nutrient from the diet must lead to a decline in certain biological functions (ie. production of blood cells) 3. replacing the omitted nutrient in the diet before permanent damage occurs will restore those normal biological functions