sudden weight loss which occurs because the body is in a catabolic state as it cannot get glucose and turns to other energy sources‚ such as fat and protein. The polyuria is due to osmotic diuresis and thirst is due to the hyperosmolar state and dehydration. Fatigue and weakness are also common symptoms experienced which may be due to the muscle wasting from the catabolic state of insulin deficiency‚ hypovolemia‚ and hypokalemia. Blurred vision is due to the effect of “the hyperosmolar state on the
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1 RENAL FAILURE Prof. Stroehlein 2 OBJECTIVES Identify patients with Actual /Potential Acute or Chronic Renal Failure and respond with appropriate care Describe alterations in body functions related to Renal self care deficits. Discuss and interpret diagnostic tests related to Renal self care deficits. Discuss social‚ economical‚ cultural factors that impact an individuals self care. Use effective teaching and therapeutic communication skills with parents ‚patients families
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Nancy Yedanapalli physio ex Activity 6 1. Explain why the larger waves seen on the oscilloscope represent ventricular contraction. a. The ventricular contraction is of greater force than the atrial contraction‚ since the ventricular contraction functions to send blood throughout the entire body (systemic circulation)‚ where as the contraction of the atrium send blood only to the lungs and rest of the the heart (pulmonary circulation). 2. Explain why the amplitude
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Circulatory System Composition of Blood Red Cells -These are tiny‚ disc-like cells which do not have nuclei. -In their cytoplasm is the haemoglobin‚ a protein combined with iron. Haemoglobin combines with oxygen in places where there is a high concentration of oxygen‚ to form oxyhaemoglobin. -Oxyhagemoglobin is unstable compound. It breaks down and releases its oxygen in places where oxygen contentration is low. White Cells -They undergo a process of matruation and development in the
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irregular menstrual cycle) (“Bulimia Nervosa”). It also can lead to serious medical complications such as dehydration‚ irregular heartbeat‚ and kidney damage (Cotter‚ 21). It can cause erosion of tooth enamel‚ broken blood vessels in the eyes‚ and cracked and dry lips. Bulimia can tear the esophagus lining which can cause a person to vomit blood. Laxative users can suffer from electrolyte imbalances and colon damage (Cotter‚ 63). Additionally‚ prolonged bingeing and purging can cause unusual dental problems
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| | | | | |Risk Assessment: Risk for infection r/t Sickle Cell Disease; Risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance; Fall risk; Braden Score: 22 | Laboratory
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Three Day Food Intake Monica Cova SCI/220 December 18‚ 2012 Ms. Walker Three Day Food Intake According to "English- Word Information" (2003)‚ “Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside” (Quotes: Eating‚ Food). During the past three days I have been keeping a journal of my meals in order to determine my intake compared to the daily recommended intake (DRI). The results I am about to share with you were very surprising to me. From the
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Assignment Submission Course:Health and social care level 3 Assignment Number:Six Date Submitted:28/05/2012 Preferred Feedback Method:Post Online 6.1 Analyse the principle factors‚ which can contribute to anorexia. Understanding the causes of eating disorders is further complicated by the fact that actions that are designed to achieve weight loss can actually cause some disturbed eating behaviour. The effects of semi-starvation‚ also called dieting‚ can cause physiological changes that
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activity can cause you to sweat much more‚ in turn leading to dehydration. Climatic conditions such as a very hot heatstroke also induce the same effects as physical activity in terms of sweat and age can be a result of weakened kidneys such as kidneys that are affected by diabetes insipidus. Weakened kidneys cannot retain fluids and most commonly water for long‚ therefore leading to dehydration no matter how
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conditions is achieved by the coordination of all the organs and tissues. In the body positive‚ negative and feed-forward feedback mechanisms occur. Generally to maintain homeostasis the body uses the negative feedback mechanisms.There is a general homeostatic mechanism. It involves disruptors or stimuli‚ detectors or sensors‚ control system‚ efferent pathway and effectors. Certain disruptors produce a change in variable. The sensors sense the change. The information about the change is then sent to the
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