The intracellular compartment holds water and:
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proteins
The intracellular compartment holds large amounts of water and proteins. Potassium, lipids, and nucleic acids are also components of the intracellular compartment.
Which of the following nursing diagnoses might apply to a patient with hypertonic FVE?
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potential for decreased cardiac output
Potential for decreased cardiac output is a nursing diagnosis associated with hypertonic FVE.
In renal regulation of water balance, the functions of angiotensin II include:
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selectively constricting portions of the arteriole in the nephron
As part of the renal regulation of water balance, angiotensin II selectively constricts portions of the arteriole in the nephron.
Sodium balance is important for which of the following functions?
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9 L
The interstitial space hold 9 L.
Alexander has hypotonic FVE; which of the following findings would the nurse expect to assess in the patient?
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weight gain and thirst
Weight gain and thirst are symptoms of hypotonic FVE; other symptoms include excretion of dilute urine, non-pitting edema, dysrhythmias, and hyponatremia.
The interstitial space holds approximately how many liters?
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9 L
The interstitial space hold 9 L.
Annaliza has a nursing diagnosis of fluid volume deficit. Which one of the following medications could potentially exacerbate the problem?
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Lasix
Lasix will contribute to fluid loss through its action as a diuretic.
Magnesium reabsorption is controlled by:
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Loop of Henle
The Loop of Henle is responsible for magnesium reabsorption.
Bicarbonate is lost during which of the following clinical conditions?
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diarrhea
Bicarbonate is lost in diarrhea because the lower intestinal tract contains fluids rich in bicarbonate.
Sodium levels are affected by the secretion of which of the following hormones?
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ADH and ACTH
The endocrine system secretes aldosterone and ADH to help regulate sodium levels. The pituitary secretes adrenocorticotropin hormone to help regulate sodium. A and C are reproductive hormones. ECF is not a hormone.