selenium and vitamin E. Mares with de ficiencies of seic in E may have reduced f

Question

selenium and vitamin E. Mares with de ficiencies of seic in E may have reduced fertility and are at greater . Excess amounts of selenium can tin- risk for retained placenta cause dyspnea or sudden excitability. If excesses are con ued for long periods, lameness and hoof deformity can occur CASE STUDY Mrs. Rockwell calls regarding a miniature foal born yester- day. The foal is depressed and refuses to eat. You ask her please to bring the foal in for a physical examination. The doctor orders a chemistry panel. On the panel, the foal is found to have a blood glucose reading of 90 mg/dL. What will the doctor ask you to do next? What could possibly hap- pen if the foal's blood glucose drops to 40 mg/dL?

Explanation / Answer

Usual physical exam parameters like temperature, pulse, and respiration are so variable in a newborn foal as to be almost useless for diagnosis. The CBC may also be ordered for the foal. If the foal’s blood sugar drops to 40mg/dl it may go into coma, have poor coordination, numbness, passing out and seizures

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse S
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.