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anshika · **on:** Aug 19, 2018

Explain how mineral salts are related to the concept of electroneutrality.

Question 2

Mr. Lew was transported to the emergency room (ER) by emergency transport. City police officers called an ambulance after finding Mr. Lew lying in an alley with apparent unconsciousness. The emergency medical team started an intravenous (IV), and upon arriving at the ER, Mr. Lew had regained consciousness but is now unconscious again. Physical data collected included the following:

Physical appearance is unkempt and dirty.

Odor suggests consumption of alcohol is likely.

T 96, P 124, R 36, B/P 90/40

Very emaciated appearance

Legs and arms very dry and flaky

Mottled purplish areas to lower extremities

Edema 3+ in ankles and lower legs

Abdomen tight and distended

Facial color and nail beds pale

No response to painful or verbal stimuli

After physician examination, Mr. Lew was admitted to the hospital with malnutrition, R/O pancreatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver due to ETOH abuse.

Identify the biochemical analyses that should be monitored.

frejo · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

As mineral salts dissolve in water, they break into separate, electrically charged particles called ions. Positively charged ions are called cations. When negatively charged, they are called anions. The cations and anions must be balanced within the body fluids to maintain electroneutrality.

Answer to Question 2

Serum albumin, prealbumin, hematocrit, hemoglobin, electrolytes, glucose, BUN, cholesterol including triglycerides, uric acid, calcium, magnesium, enzymes, creatinine, iron, folate, and B12