It is a loss of water content and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium and bicarbonate) that are needed for normal body functioning. There are three types of dehydration; mild, moderate and severe. Severe dehydration is a loss of 10%-15% of body fluids. At this point, dehydration becomes a medical emergency. Jimmy was severely dehydrated and immediate steps were taken to rehydrate him. He was given intravenous fluids to restore his water and electrolytes that he had lost. What was happening
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Total Parenteral Nutrition or for short TPN is an expensive but life-saving therapy that provides the correct nutritional needs required by the body so it may function normally and help with a patient’s recovery process. People of all ages; infants, children, as well as adults can receive TPN for as long as it is needed. Some patients may require this therapy for a short time and there are other patients who have received TPN at home for a lifetime with close monitoring. TPN solution is mixed daily
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beverage is consumed worldwide because of its nutritional and health effects justified by its unique chemical composition of sugars, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and phytohormones it is the most accessible ready-made product which contains electrolytes, a good alternative for energy loss and hydration property. Coconut water can also be used as plant growth enhancer, which is safer and less expensive than fertilizers. Because of the lack of an effective and locally available fertilizer and pesticides
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Onion Skin Cell Lab Purpose: To determine the effect of water and saltwater environment on an onion skin cell. Materials: * Eye dropper * Microscope * Onion Skin Cell * Slide * Cover Slip * Iodine * Salt * Water Procedure: Part 1: 1) Attain an onion skin cell sample which has been soaking in tap water from your science teacher. 2) Prepare a wet-mount slide for the onion skin cell directed by your teacher. 3) Add iodine to the onion
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UV radiation may be lowering amphibian’s resistance to the infection. What they do know is that the fungus invades the top layers of the skin which damages the keratin layer. This leads scientists to speculate that the host might be dying from electrolyte depletion or osmotic imbalance since a frog’s skin regulates all these functions. They have noted that some amphibians are highly susceptible while others aren’t so much. This disease has been the cause of extinction of at least 4 frog species in
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Here is a brief description of aluminum. [pic] Aluminum , symbol Al, is the most abundant metallic element in the earth's crust. The atomic number of aluminum is 13; the element is in group 13 (IIIa) of the periodic table (see Periodic Law). 1 Atomic Structure2 |[pic] | | | | | |Number of Energy Levels: 3 | |
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catheter has been placed in order to remove any urinary retention. However, very minimal urine seems to be coming out of foley. The doctors have requested labs to be drawn on a regular basis to check her kidney function and to also monitor her electrolytes. Her admitting diagnosis is Acute Renal Failure. Past Medical History: o Essential Hypertension o Hyperlipidemia o Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 o Stage 3 Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease o Severe Obesity Present Medical History: o Severe
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blood is shunted through an artificial kidney (dialyzer) for removal of toxins/excess fluid and then returned to the venous circulation. Hemodialysis is a fast and efficient method for removing urea and other toxic products and correcting fluid and electrolyte imbalances but requires permanent arteriovenous access. Procedure is usually performed three times per week for 4 hr. HD may be done in the hospital, outpatient dialysis center, or at home. NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Injury, risk for [loss of vascular
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CHEMISTRY 1031 (CHILDS) – STUDY GUIDE FOR EXAM II Tuesday October 14 BE 160 Exam II will cover the material I lectured on from chapters 4 and 5. You are also expected to retain material from chapters 1, 2, and 3. Everything covered in lecture is fair game for the exam. You will be provided with a periodic table, solubility rules, conversion factors and constants (similar to those at the back of the chapter.) The exam will contain a mixture of multiple choice questions similar to those
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FLB RANGE TECHNICAL FEATURES Plates and Grids: plates and grids designed for optimal short rate discharges Separators: microporous glass mats allow recombination and fully absorb the electrolyte Terminals: threaded female M6/M8 post terminals provide for high conductivity, maximum torque retention and easy installation Post Seals: state-of-the-art post seals prevent acid seepage over a wide temperature range. Safety Valve: each cell has its own one-way valve Container and Cover:
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