Fluid and electrolyte balan Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Fluid and electrolyte balance EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE How can Kidneys regulate blood pressure? - ANSWER- By regulating water balance How do kidneys prevent shifting of water? - ANSWER- By producing urine of different osmolarity by varying the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys Where does the majority of water get reabsorbed? - ANSWER- PCT ~70% What ion is primarily responsible for creating the osmotic gradient causing the movement of...

fluid and electrolyte balance 2023 Exam With 100% Correct Solutions Compare body water to total weight in infants and adults. - ANSWER- The total body water is about 80% of body weight at birth, gradually decreasing with age to 60-65 % in adults. Identify patients more susceptible to fluid imbalance. - ANSWER- patients with RENAL DISEASE, because these patients kidney's fail to maintain fluid, electrolyte, and acidbase balance. Decreased blood flow to the kidney's due to CARDIOVAS...