Nur 1211 patho exam 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Activation of the RAA system causes what two main things happen in the body? - Salt & Water Retention A patient develops respiratory acidosis. What electrolyte imbalance can develop? - Hypokalemia What is the most common cause of cellular injury? - Oxygen deprivation ( HYPOXIA ) If O2 is not available for ATP production, how does the body produce energy? Is it more or less effective? - Starts breaking down cells in order to help itself. Mr. Jones is having heart dysrhythmias. What two e...