100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 9th Edition by Dudek $17.99   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 9th Edition by Dudek

 10 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • Institution
  • Book

Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 9th Edition by Dudek

Preview 1 out of 4  pages

  • August 17, 2024
  • 4
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
avatar-seller
Test Bank for Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 9th
Edition by Dudek | 9781975161125 | All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals .


functions of water: - ANSWER: occupies essentially every space within and between body cells.
Averaging 60% of total body weight.

for men ages 19 to older than 70 yrs the adequate intake of water is __ L/day - ANSWER: 3.7

for women 19 to 70 years of age the AI of water is __ L/day - ANSWER: 2.7

for women 19 to 70 years of age the AI of water is 2.7 L/day which includes __ L from fluids -
ANSWER: 2.2

in HEALTHY adults ___ is usually a reliable indicator of water need - ANSWER: thirst

in some conditions and for some segments of the population the sensation of thirst is _____ and may
not be a reliable indicator of need - ANSWER: blunted

total water intake averages 2 & 1/2 liters per day which approximately __ % is from fluids and 20% is
from solid food - ANSWER: 80

clinical situations in which water losses are ____ ; vomiting, diarrhea, fever,thermal injuries,
uncontrolled diabetes,hemorrhage,certain renal disorders,and the use of a drainage tube - ANSWER:
increased

people at risk for ______ infants, psychiatric patients with excessive thirst, women who have
undergone surgery using a uterine distention, and athletes who drink too much water - ANSWER:
hyponatremia

a loss of __% of water can be life threatening - ANSWER: 20

lung congestion, muscle weakness,lethargy, and confusion. can progress to convulsions, prolonged
coma, and death - ANSWER: symptoms of hyponatremia

on average adults lose approximately ____ to ____ mL of water daily - ANSWER: 1750 to 3000

immeasurable water loss - ANSWER: insensible water loss

example of insensible water loss - ANSWER: respiration

sensible water loss - ANSWER: measurable water loss

examples of sensible water loss - ANSWER: urine and feces

fluid intake is assumed to be adequate when the color of urine is ___ ___ - ANSWER: pale yellow

for men ages 19 to older than 70 yrs the adequate intake of water is 3.7L/day which includes __ L as
fluids - ANSWER: 3

method to estimate fluid needs - ANSWER: 30mL x kg body weight

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller phinta004. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

81989 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$17.99
  • (0)
  Add to cart