A person has not eaten for about 12 hours. Which substance(s) does the body use to increase blood sugar, until the person can eat? (Select all that apply)

A. Peritonitis: Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneal cavity, often due to infection, not necessarily linked to reduced protein synthesis.

B. Pneumonia: Pneumonia is a lung infection that may occur due to weakened immunity in aging individuals but is not directly caused by reduced protein synthesis.

C. Skin breakdown (pressure injury): Slowed tissue repair due to reduced protein synthesis increases the risk of skin breakdown and pressure injuries in elderly clients.

D. Meningitis: Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges due to infection, not due to slowed tissue repair.

A. Connective: Connective tissue provides support and structure (e.g., tendons, cartilage) but is not muscle tissue.

B. Cardiac: Cardiac muscle, found in the heart, is involuntary and contracts rhythmically without conscious control.

C. Skeletal: Skeletal muscle is the only voluntary muscle tissue, meaning it is consciously controlled. It allows movement of the body by attaching to bones via tendons.

D. Smooth: Smooth muscle, found in internal organs (e.g., intestines, blood vessels), is involuntary and controlled by the autonomic nervous system.