What are the fluid compartment consequences of hypotonic overhydration?
A. ECF compartment volume contracts, ICF volume expands
B. ECF compartment volume contracts, ICF volume remains the same
C. ECF compartment volume expands, ICF volume expands
D. ECF compartment volume expands, ICF volume remains the same
C
In hypotonic overhydration (water intoxication), the excess fluid is hypotonic to normal body fluids. Thus, the osmolarity of the ECF decreases and hydrostatic pressure increases. Fluid moves into the intracellular space because of the decreased plasma osmotic pressure, and all fluid spaces expand.
You might also like to view...
A patient with a history of homelessness has been diagnosed with nutritional deficits that include a vitamin E deficiency. What aspect of the patient's current health status would contraindicate the safe and effective use of vitamin E supplements?
A) Cirrhosis B) Thrombocytopenia C) Low serum albumin D) IV opioid abuse
A nurse is attempting to complete the nursing admission data on a patient. To complete the admission and formulate a plan of care, the nurse needs to do which of the following?
a. Know that the individual is the same as the family as a whole. b. Realize that family health is the summa-tion of the health of all members. c. Evaluate the form, structure, and function of the family. d. Discount negative views by the patient toward the family.
The statement pertaining to injury to a preschooler that is correct is:
a. Preschool children no longer need a car seat b. Accidents are a major threat to children of this age c. Preschool children no longer need a bike helmet d. Preschool children can safely handle sharp knives or glass containers
In general, the higher one's FICO® Credit Score, the lower the interest rate charged on a loan, e.g. a home mortgage.
a. true b. false