Nursing 1101W Lecture 6: N1101 - Lecture 6 - Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
4 Mar 2016
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Transporter for nutrients, waste products and other substances. Is the state of equilibrium of the body"s internal environment. Physiologic factors: organ function, hormones, age & gender (body fat). It helps maintain body temperature and cell shape, and helps transport nutrients, gases, and wastes. Water is one of our most essential nutrients. Gender: women 50%; men 60% - w less because of less muscle mass and more body fat. Body fat: fat tissue is essentially free of water. Age related factors older adults intracellular fluid & in total body water. Decrease food & water intake (i. e. , dementia pt"s) being npo for diagnostic tests/procedures use of diuretics for hypertension & heart disease use of laxatives. Factors that affect total body water (tbw): o o o o o. Water is vital to health and normal cellular function. Is a balance of acid and bases in the body (kozier, chapter 44)
