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Fluid Balanc e Fluid Balanc E: Assign01

This document contains an assignment on fluid and electrolyte balance in the human body. It asks the student to: 1) Identify 5 functions of water in the body. 2) Discuss the roles of kidneys, GI tract, lungs, and sweat glands in fluid and electrolyte balance. 3) Name the major fluid compartments in the body. 4) Complete a table describing symptoms of fluid deficit and excess. 5) Identify at least two diagnostic tests to evaluate fluid status.

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Fluid Balanc e Fluid Balanc E: Assign01

This document contains an assignment on fluid and electrolyte balance in the human body. It asks the student to: 1) Identify 5 functions of water in the body. 2) Discuss the roles of kidneys, GI tract, lungs, and sweat glands in fluid and electrolyte balance. 3) Name the major fluid compartments in the body. 4) Complete a table describing symptoms of fluid deficit and excess. 5) Identify at least two diagnostic tests to evaluate fluid status.

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Name of Student: ______________________________________________________________ Section Assign01

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1. Identify at least 5 functions of water/fluid in the body .

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2. In the space provided, discuss the roles of the following Organs/Glands in
Fluids and Electrolyte Balance.

Kidneys
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GI Tract
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Lungs
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Skin/Sweat
Glands
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Fluid
Balanc
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3. Identify and name the Major Fluid Compartments in the body.


(1)______________________(inside the cell)
(2)______________________(outside the cell)
Divided into: (a)___________________
(b)___________________
(c)___________________
4. Complete the table below by describing each symptom in ONE WORD only.
FLUID VOLUME ASSESSMENT
Parameter

Fluid DEFICIT

Fluid EXCESS

Weight

loss

gain

Pulse

Increased

increased

Blood
Pressure

Decreased systolic postural


hypotension

increased

Skin Turgor

Loose, poor turgor

taut

Jugular /
Peripheral
Veins

Flat

distended

Mucous
Membrane

5. Identify different Diagnostic Tests to evaluate Fluid Status. Give at least 2.


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