Bodily fluids are composed of two elements; water and _____. ...

[magmichele12]

Bodily fluids are composed of two elements; water and _____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

During painful episodes of juvenile arthritis, a plan of care should include what nursing intervention?
 
  a. A weight-control diet to decrease stress on the joints
  b. Proper positioning of the affected joints to prevent musculoskeletal complications
  c. Complete bed rest to decrease stress to joints
  d. High-resistance exercises to maintain muscular tone in the affected joints

[Jossy]

Answer to Question 1

solutes
Water is the primary constituent of bodily fluids. An infant's weight is approximately 75
water compared to the adult's weight, which is 55 to 60 water. Solutes are composed
of both electrolytes and nonelectrolytes. The body's solutes include sodium, potassium,
chloride, calcium, and magnesium.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback
A Children in pain often are anorexic and need high-calorie foods.
B Proper positioning is important to support and protect affected joints. Isometric
exercises and passive range-of-motion exercises will prevent contractures and
deformities.
C Children with juvenile arthritis need a combination of rest and exercise.
D Children with juvenile arthritis need to avoid high-resistance exercises and they
benefit from low-resistance exercises, such as swimming.