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penza

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Which symptom will have a great impact on the extracellular fluid for water conservation?
 
  A) Burns
  B) Fracture
  C) Small laceration
  D) Pain

Question 2

Which statement should the nurse convey to the mother of a 3-year-old son who has not achieved urinary continence?
 
  A) Incontinence after the age of 3 years is not normal.
  B) Boys may take longer for daytime continence than girls.
  C) Boys may walk by 1 year and should be continent by 3 years.
  D) Daytime continence is usually not achieved by boys until age 5.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
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The water saving, to regulate the concentration of solutes in the ECF, results in decreased urine output. Increased loss of body fluids can occur with vomiting, diarrhea, excessive diaphoresis secondary to fever or exercise, excessive wound drainage, extensive burns, or blood loss from trauma or surgery.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Children in North American cultures usually achieve daytime urinary continence by 3 years of age; boys may take longer than girls. Nighttime continence may not occur until 4 or 5 years of age.



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