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Chapter 3 : McCance Huether
Pathophysiology



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, intracellular fluid (ICF) fluid within cells




extracellular fluid (ECF) fluid outside cells




total body water (TBW) sum of all fluds
varies with age and amount of body fat



osmosis process by which water moves between ICF and ECF compartments




net filtration movement across the capillary law
described according to the Starling equation



edema problem of fluid distribution that results in accumulation of fluid within the
interstitial spaces



edema causes venous or lymphatic obstruction (increases hydrostatic pressure)
plasma protein losses (decreases plasma oncotic pressure)
increased capillary permeability
increased vascular volume


edema pathophysiology related to an increase in forces favoring fluid filtration from capillaries into tissues




edema s/sx swelling and puffiness
tighter-fitting clothes and shoes
limited movement of the affected area
weight gain


sodium balance regulation aldosterone increased reabsorption of sodium by the distal tubule of the kidney




renin and angiotensin enzymes that promote or injibit secretion of aldosterone, regulating sodium and
water balance



atrial natriuretic hormone decreases renal tubular resorption and promotes urinary excretion of sodium




water balance regulated by thirst and antidiuretic hormone




antidiuretic homone initiated by an increase in plasma osmolality or a decrease in circulating blood
volume



water balance alterations isotonic
hypertonic
hypotonic


isotonic alteration occurs when changes in TBW are accompanied by proportional changes in
concentrations of electrolytes

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