Pathophysiologic Basis of Water and Salt Metabolism

To explain the pathophysiologic basis of water and salt metabolism disorders (correct)

To outline the symptoms of various diseases related to water and salt balance

To describe the cultural impact of water and salt imbalances

To provide a historical account of water and salt disorders

Because electrolyte-free water balance is too complex to understand

Because the disease-oriented approach has led to many therapeutic mistakes (correct)

Because electrolyte-free water balance is not important in therapy

Because doctors are resistant to change

Patients' non-compliance with treatment plans

Limited understanding of water and salt metabolism

The complexity of influencing these disorders without affecting other aspects (correct)

Lack of available treatments

<p>As a result of potential influences on other physiological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are supported by logical reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More work is needed to enhance rational therapy and understanding physiologic principles</p> Signup and view all the answers