PRN 1178 Client Centered Care 2 Exam 1 Graded A 2023

4 main functions of water in the body - Act as a vehicle of transportation of substances to and from cells 4 main functions of water in the body - Aid heat regulations by providing perspiration which evaporates 4 main functions of water in the body - Assist with maintence of hydrogen balance in the body 4 main functions of water in the body - To serve as a medium for the enzymatic action for digestion How much of the body is water? - More than half - 60% males contain 50% females contain 60% due to fat tissue Lose more fluid through skin than adults - Infants - kidneys are not as efficient as adults less fluid absorption Adults - age related decline in total body water - Diminished thirst sensations; decrease in urine concentrating abilities of kidneys; decreases the effectiveness of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Hypovolemia - Abnormal decrease in the volume of blood plasma (occurs with dehydration or bleeding) What is critical in maintaining homeostasis - Water Cells can't function 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 solution breaks into particles known as ions from reactions from hydrogen and electrolyte Ions - Develop a positive electrical charge known as citations; for each positive charge in a fluid compartment there must be a negatively charged anion so that the balance is maintained