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penza

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List the lab values affected by hydration and explain why.

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Caffeine was high in MK's intake. What are the possible effects of caffeine on the human body?



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Answer to Question 1

Hgb, Hct, Glucose, Ser Alb, Cr, and BUN were increased by dehydration because they are measured by amounts per unit volume. With hydration, the volume increases but the units remain the same. Thus, there will be less units per volume.

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Increases heart rate, irritates the stomach/GI tract, decreases blood sugar, acts as a diuretic and causes loss of fluid, water-soluble vitamins, and minerals.
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penza

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
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