Specific properties of water make it important in body chemistry. It is important that the student nurse is able to identify the functions of water to aid in understanding the rationales underlying nursing interventions
What are the functions of water that the student nurse needs to review for the upcoming unit examination on fluid and electrolyte imbalances?
1 . A small temperature difference is needed to cause a physical change in water, which is normally liquid.
2 . Water directly and indirectly participates in all chemical reactions in the body.
3 . Water is a good solute.
4 . Water functions as a suspension agent.
5 . Water exerts pressure against the walls or vessels that contain it—hydrostatic pressure.
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 5
C) 2, 4, 5
D) 3, 4, 5
C
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Water directly and indirectly participates in all chemical reactions in the body. Water functions as a suspension agent. Water exerts pressure against the walls or vessels that contain it—hydrostatic pressure. A great temperature difference is needed to cause a physical change in water, which is normally liquid. Water is a good solvent.
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