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Major Function of Water
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A. 60-70% of body WT
B. Medium of body fluids C. Lubricant for body organs D. Initiates metabolism of food-stuffs to energy |
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Causes of Dehydration
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Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, decreased H2O intake, overdose of hypertonic IV sol, diuretic therapy
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Dehydration Assessments
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1. Sunken fontanels (infants)
2. Sunken eyeballs & absence of tears 3. Dry mucous membranes 4. Thick secretions 5. Dry, hot skin 6. Loss of skin turgor 7. Low BP, high weak pulse 8. Wt loss 9. Anuria or oliguria 10. ^ s.g. of urine 11. ^ hct 12. Thirst & anorexia, weakness, lethargy |
