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

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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.



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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



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