Author Question: The nurse practitioner orders a urine specific gravity for an athlete brought to the emergency ... (Read 47 times)

FButt

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
The nurse practitioner orders a urine specific gravity for an athlete brought to the emergency department following a marathon for complaints of fatigue, elevated temperature, and confusion.
 
  When it returns, the report shows the urine specific gravity to be 1.039. She interprets this as a sign of: 1. Hyper hydration.
   2. Euhydration.
   3. Dehydration.
   4. Water toxicity.

Question 2

Emulsification occurs so that dietary fat can be _____ by enzymes in the digestive tract.
 
  a. dissolved
  b. oxidized
  c. broken down
  d. hydrogenated



Gabe

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Normal specific gravity values are 1.0021.028. A urine specific gravity of 1.030 or greater is a sign of dehydration. This diagnosis is supported by complaints of confusion, fatigue, and elevated temperature. Hyper hydration and water toxicity are terms used to describe an excessive intake of water, a condition usually found in clients with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Euhydration is a state of balanced body fluids.

Answer to Question 2

C
Emulsification increases the surface area of fat droplets in the digestive tract so that they are more accessible to be broken down by enzymes.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Did you know?

The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library