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PRN 1178 client centred care 2 exam 1 2024/2025 with 100% verified solutions
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4 main func*ons of water in the body
Act as a vehicle of transporta*on of substances to and from cells
4 main func*ons of water in the body
Aid heat regula*ons by providing perspira*on which evaporates
4 main func*ons of water in the body
Assist with maintence of hydrogen balance in the body
4 main func*ons of water in the body
To serve as a medium for the enzyma*c ac*on for diges*on
How much of the body is water?
More than half - 60% males contain 50% females contain 60% due to
fat *ssue
Lose more fluid through skin than adults
Infants - kidneys are not as efficient as adults less fluid absorp*on
Adults - age related decline in total body water
Diminished thirst sensa*ons; decrease in urine concentra*ng abili*es
of kidneys; decreases the effec*veness of the an*diure*c hormone
(ADH)
Hypovolemia
Abnormal decrease in the volume of blood plasma (occurs with
dehydra*on or bleeding)
What is cri*cal in maintaining homeostasis
, Water
Cells can't func*on without
Water - death will occur
Electrolytes are
Minerals or salt dissolved in body fluid. Major source is from diet
Electrolytes are measured
Meq/L
Electrolytes in
A solu*on breaks into par*cles known as ions from reac*ons from
hydrogen and electrolyte
Ions
Develop a posi*ve electrical charge known as cita*ons; for each
posi*ve charge in a fluid compartment there must be a nega*vely
charged anion so that the balance is maintained
Circula*ng blood volume
4 to 6 liters
Erythrocytes
Red cells - carried in plasma
Leukocytes
White cells - carried in plasma
Platelets
Thrombocytes - carried in plasma
Cancer
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