Sodium

Oct 17, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Sodium

Sodium TERMS Sodium QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Sodium is considered the most important cation in the extracellular fluid, with a primary focus to control serum osmolality levels and…

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Fluid Deficit

Oct 17, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Fluid Deficit

Fluid Deficit TERMS Hyperosmolar fluid volume deficit Isoosmolar fluid volume QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD When serum sodium levels rise in the vascular system due to a fluid loss,…

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Fluid Overload

Oct 17, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Fluid Overload

Fluid Overload TERMS Anasarca Hypervolemia Isotonic fluid volume excess QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Fluid overload can occur in either the extracellular or intracellular compartments of the body. Extracellular…

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Water Balance

Oct 17, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Water Balance

Water Balance TERMS Hyperosmolality Hypodipsia Osmoreceptors QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The healthy individual requires approximately 100 mL of water per 100 calories ingested to help with metabolism and…

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Fluid Homeostasis

Oct 17, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Fluid Homeostasis

Fluid Homeostasis TERMS Capillary hydrostatic pressure Colloidal osmotic (oncotic) pressure QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Daily fluid intake in the body should equal loss. In an effort to maintain…

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Acid-Base Balance

Oct 17, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Acid-Base Balance

Acid-Base Balance TERMS Acids QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Acid-base balance must be maintained in the body fluid. This balance can easily be upset by pathological conditions such as…

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Cations and Anions

Oct 17, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Cations and Anions

Cations and Anions TERMS Anionss Cations QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium are four major cations in the body. Important anions are bicarbonate, chloride, phosphate,…

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Fluid Compartments

Oct 17, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Fluid Compartments

Fluid Compartments TERMS Extracellular fluid Interstitial fluid Intracellular fluid Transcellular fluid QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The body can be divided into two major fluid compartments, the intracellular and…

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Osmolality and Passive Transport

Oct 17, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Osmolality and Passive Transport

Osmolality and Passive Transport TERMS Diffusion Osmolality Osmolarity Osmois QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Passive transport depends on the concentration of fluids. Two examples of passive transportation are diffusion…

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Active Transport

Oct 17, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Active Transport

Active Transport TERMS Concentration gradient Primary active transport Secondary active transport QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Active transport involves the use of energy to move molecules and is divided…

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