Fluid and Electrolytes
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Which of the following is true about total body water (TBW)?

  • TBW accounts for 60% of total body weight in young, lean males. (correct)
  • TBW is higher in obese individuals compared to malnourished individuals.
  • TBW is higher in elderly individuals compared to young adults.
  • TBW is divided into three functional fluid compartments.

    • Which group of individuals has the highest proportion of body weight as water?

  • Newborns (correct)
  • Obese individuals
  • Elderly individuals
  • Malnourished individuals

    • What is the recommended adjustment for total body water (TBW) in obese individuals?

  • No adjustment needed
  • Approximately 10% to 20% (correct)
  • Approximately 20%
  • Approximately 10%

    • Which fluid compartment is NOT part of the extracellular fluid (ECF) compartment?

    <p>Intracellular fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of total body weight is accounted for by water in an average young adult female?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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