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True or false: Fluid gains include only liquid intake and not water formed by oxidation of foods.
True or false: Fluid gains include only liquid intake and not water formed by oxidation of foods.
False
True or false: Dehydration is caused only by insufficient water intake.
True or false: Dehydration is caused only by insufficient water intake.
False
True or false: Hypovolemia refers to the loss of water only from the extracellular fluid.
True or false: Hypovolemia refers to the loss of water only from the extracellular fluid.
False
True or false: Insensible losses include sweat and breathing.
True or false: Insensible losses include sweat and breathing.
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True or false: Dehydration can lead to an increase in urine output.
True or false: Dehydration can lead to an increase in urine output.
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True or false: Excessive sweating is one of the causes of extracellular losses leading to hypovolemia.
True or false: Excessive sweating is one of the causes of extracellular losses leading to hypovolemia.
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True or false: An increase in serum osmolality is a diagnostic result of dehydration.
True or false: An increase in serum osmolality is a diagnostic result of dehydration.
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True or false: Urinary catheterization is not recommended as a nursing intervention for patients at risk of hypovolemia.
True or false: Urinary catheterization is not recommended as a nursing intervention for patients at risk of hypovolemia.
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True or false: Factors affecting fluid and electrolyte balance do not include lifestyle choices.
True or false: Factors affecting fluid and electrolyte balance do not include lifestyle choices.
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Test your knowledge on fluid gains, fluid losses, and factors affecting fluid and electrolyte balance with this informative quiz. Learn about the different ways we gain and lose fluids, as well as the various factors that can impact our body's fluid and electrolyte balance. This quiz will cover everything from basic imbalances to more advanced concepts, so get ready to expand your understanding of this crucial aspect of human health.
