James is extremely thirsty. Discuss the rationale for this. ...

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James is extremely thirsty. Discuss the rationale for this.

Question 2

The body's buffer system serves as a first line of defense against fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Explain why.

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Answer to Question 1

After the attack, the client is in shock, which causes a fluid shift within the cells, resulting in a severe thirst.

Answer to Question 2

The major minerals form salts that dissolve in the body fluids. The salts separate into ions, or charged particles. The ions can conduct electricity, thus the name electrolytes. The body cells determine where the salts go, and the movement of the salts, or electrolytes, controls the flow of fluids. Where the salt goes, the water follows. This action maintains the fluid-electrolyte balance in the body.