PRN 1178 client centered care 2 exam 1 (Already Graded A+)

4 main functions of water in the body correct answers Act as a vehicle of transportation of substances to and from cells 4 main functions of water in the body correct answers Aid heat regulations by providing perspiration which evaporates 4 main functions of water in the body correct answers Assist with maintence of hydrogen balance in the body 4 main functions of water in the body correct answers To serve as a medium for the enzymatic action for digestion How much of the body is water? correct answers More than half - 60% males contain 50% females contain 60% due to fat tissue Lose more fluid through skin than adults correct answers Infants - kidneys are not as efficient as adults less fluid absorption Adults - age related decline in total body water correct answers Diminished thirst sensations; decrease in urine concentrating abilities of kidneys; decreases the effectiveness of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Hypovolemia correct answers Abnormal decrease in the volume of blood plasma (occurs with dehydration or bleeding) What is critical in maintaining homeostasis correct answers Water Cells can't function without correct answers Water - death will occur Electrolytes are correct answers Minerals or salt dissolved in body fluid. Major source is from diet Electrolytes are measured correct answers MEq/L Electrolytes in correct answers A solution breaks into particles known as ions from reactions from hydrogen and electrolyte Ions correct answers Develop a positive electrical charge known as citations; for each positive charge in a fluid compartment there must be a negatively charged anion so that the balance is maintained Circulating blood volume correct answers 4 to 6 liters