Pathophysiology Exam 1 Rasmussen. Q&A. 100% Approved pass Rate. Document Content and Description Below

Pathophysiology Exam 1 Rasmussen. Q&A. 100% Approved pass Rate. Document Content and Description Below exhaustion stage - Ans-cannot return to homeostasis, energy sources depleted, disease process sets in and permanent symptoms show up. where is fluid excreted? - Ans-skin(sweating), lungs(exhaling), bowels, urine (largest amount from urine) Causes of extracellular fluid deficits - Ans-loss of total body sodium-Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, burns, diuretics or kidney failure. what is the electrolyte pool? - Ans-bone marrow reservoir for calcium, magnesium and phosphate causes of edema - Ans-increased capillary hydrostatic pressure, loss of plasma proteins, obstruction of lymphatic circulation, increased capillary permeability Hypokalemia S/S - Ans-altered muscle function and weakness,Abd distention, bloating, diminished bowels sounds, constipation, Dysrhythmias, Flat T waves on ECG, hyper polarization leads to less reactive to stimuli, postural hypo tension Hyperkalemia S/S - Ans-Mild cramping, hyperactive bowel sounds, diarrhea, muscle weakness starting in lower extremities and ascends, Bradycardia, Dysrhythmias, Tall T waves on ECG, Cardiac arrest Hypocalcemia S/S - Ans-Diarrhea, Numbness, Tingling of extremities and around mouth, Convulsions, Positive Chvostek sign, Positive Trousseau sign, painful c