hydrated‚ keeps the electrolytes balanced‚ and replenishes carbohydrates. However‚ Gatorade has several negative effects as well‚ which can be extremely toxic to the body. This very popular drink has both positive and negative effects that the consumer should be aware of. Proper hydration is a key aspect of keeping the body functioning at maximum efficiency. As the human body is composed mainly of water‚ one can imagine how necessary it is to maintain a proper balance of fluids. According to Dr
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Gastro/GI Interventions for GERD = low fat‚ no etoh‚ milk‚ tabacco‚ peppermint‚ carb beverage‚ avoid eating 2hours before bed‚ no tight clothes‚ elevate HOB. Meds are h2 antagonists famotidine (Pepcid)‚ nizatidine (Axid) or ranitidine. Proton Pump inhibtor: - decrease gastric acid – Prevacid‚ Pilosec (omeprazole) Prokinetic agents: accelerate Gastric emptying – i.e Reglan BMI = kg/ height ^2 or lbs x 703/height^2 Stoma assessment = check size‚ color‚ drainage‚ skin‚ should be shiny‚ moist
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Fluid‚ Electrolyte‚ and Acid-Base Balance: Introduction to Body Fluids 1. a. Where are fluids absorbed? Intestine b. Where are excess fluids and electrolytes lost? Kidneys 2. Name four of the six functions of water. a. Temperature regulation b. Protective cushion c. Lubricant d. Reactant 3. a. The amount of water in the body depends on the amount of fat tissue. b. From the CD‚ list the person with the highest and lowest percentage of water and give the percentage. 1. Highest Newborn 73%
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no electricity can conduct through it‚ so it has to alter the pathway of the impulse after an MI * Hypoxemia * Electrolyte imbalance * Spiked T waves from potassium imbalance * Drug use or toxicity * Beta blockers can slow heart too much * Hypovolemia * Shock Labs and Diagnostic Tests * Labs * Electrolytes * K (important) and Na * Hemoglobin and hematocrit * BUN and creatinine * Kidneys – your kidneys
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BASIC PATHOLOGY PAPER ASSIGNMENT HFS 3252 LECTURER’S NAME: DR ROCHMAN NAIM TITLE: METABOLIC STRESS‚ BURN AND SURGERY AND THEIR NUTRITION THERAPY PREPARED BY: LEONG SIM KIAN STUDENT NO.10 028112 SUBMITTED DATE: 31 MARCH 2011 1 1 2 3 4 5 In its never-ending quest to maintain homeostasis‚ the human body responds to stress‚ physiologic or psychological‚ with a chain reaction that involves the central nervous system and hormones that affect the entire body. Magnitude and
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functions such as: body temperature‚ and the amount of water lost through kidney functions. Electrolytes are tri-fold and are comprised of Sodium‚ Potassium‚ and Chloride. Electrolytes assist with balancing body fluids. Dehydration can be life-threatening‚ and occurs when water loss exceeds water intake‚ and ultimately results in
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The pericardium surrounding the heart can also become inflamed‚ causing the client to have complaints of chest pain. The client may also present with muscle weakness due to the imbalance of fluids and electrolytes in the circulatory system‚ such as with increases in serum potassium levels. If kidney injury progression cannot be successfully treated‚ slowed or reversed‚ permanent kidney damage can occur resulting in permanent loss of kidney function
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Surgical Essay. Care of a patient undergoing TURP. Mr. Paul Fenech a 65 year old pensioner has been diagnosed with Prostatic Hypertrophy that requires surgery. a. Describe the Anatomy and Physiology of the prostate gland including its functions. b. Mention the disorders that could affect the prostate gland. c. Describe the clinical manifestations of prostate hypertrophy. d. Mention the investigations that are done to diagnose this condition. e. Describe the possible surgical approaches
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Doug McArthur is hospitalized with pancreatitis and cholecystitis. Neither his gallbladder nor his pancreas is functioning normally at this time. Doug is placed on a NPO (nothing by mouth) diet order‚ given intravenous fluids and pain medication. The nurse is aware that the pancreas has two functions one being endocrine‚ secretion of hormones to assist with glucose control and the other being exocrine‚ aiding the digestive system. Doug is scheduled for gallbladder removal in the morning to treat
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reaches a state of dehydration one will be better equipped to ensure proper hydration is regulated. All body tissue contains water to some degree. Water found inside cells is referred to as intracellular fluid while water located outside cells is known as extracellular fluid. Extracellular fluids make up most of the bodies total water weight. One important factor to understand about the water inside the body is that water is an ever moving‚ working part of our system. Upon the body recognizing the
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