Dehydration is when the body does not have enough water and/or fluids as it should have. Dehydration can be caused by a number of things such as losing fluid, not drinking enough water or liquids daily, or a combination of both. Vomiting and diarrhea can also lead to dehydration. If the body loses too much water or fluids it can lead to severe dehydration and can be life threatening. The symptoms of dehydration range from dry or sticky mouth, urine decreases, eyes become dry and irritated, sunken
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Alcohol and Dehydration As I started my research on the subject of alcohol and dehydration I started to think on how the body reacts to this abuse in my own body. Many people from teens to adults had consumed alcohol at one point in their life. I have experience this myself and I drink on occasion, but I refrain from drinking excessively. Now that I have done the research on this particular topic I am more aware of how our body functions and the negative effects alcohol has on our bodies. As I
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general effect of dehydration on the body? When the body id dehydrated thirst and dry mouth is obvious sign of dehydration. And by the time you realize these signs the body is already dehydrated. Your cells are craving water. Fatigue, lethargy and weakness, inability to concentrate dizziness, sleepiness, feeling lightheaded or a headache. Also urine is an indicator of dehydration if color is brown, black or red and you are not on any medications to cause this. How can you prevent dehydration drink
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(Ignatavicius 155). Indications of dehydration are suspected due to the concentration of the urine as well as the specific gravity being greater than 1.030. This causes the urine to be the color of dark amber with a strong odor. (Ignatavicius 157). Alternating drowsiness and confusion while complaining of cramping in lower extremities Hypokalemia, low level of potassium, and dehydration can cause a patient to feel confused and drowsy as well as dealing with
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Rotavirus, Cause and Effect Karri walker HCS/240 - Health & Diseases: Understanding pathos of Pathology January 12, 2014 Michael Jones Rotavirus, Cause and Effect Rotavirus effect most children, before the age of five and many adults worldwide. (MayoClinic, 2013) Very few know and understand the causes and the effects of rotavirus. Rotavirus is an extremely contagious gastrointestinal virus that is spread through contaminated waters foods and uncleanly environmental circumstances.
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According to several studies conducted in the United States, drinking adequate amounts of water does more for children than just ward off dehydration. The studies were done to determine the hydration status of healthy children in the United States and the connection between water and cognitive function. The studies set out to prove whether or not mild dehydration has a negative impact on a child’s ability to function at school. Could there possibly be a connection between the two?
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than 20 minerals in our food. Minerals come from both plant and animal sources. They contribute to the body’s structure and help regulate body processes. Some minerals help regulate water balance; others help regulate energy metabolism, and some effect growth and development. “Many minerals act as cofactors needed for enzyme activity.” (WileyPlus) Minerals interact with other minerals as well as other nutrients and other components of the diet. Water is the one nutrient that is often overlooked
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Meaningful Use for Nurses The goal of meaningful use is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, access and continuity of healthcare. This paper will provide an overview of the Meaningful Use program. An analysis of Meaningful Use implications for nurses, nursing, national health policy, patient outcomes and population health associated with the collection of core criteria will also be discussed. Recommendations for additional core criteria will also be presented. Overview of Meaningful Use
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to find a quick and easy way to lose weight fast. Regardless of any harmful side effects that can result later down the road to their body. Metabolism disruption, dehydration, and addiction are just a few of some serious health problems that can occur. When people choose diet pills over healthy eating, they never consider those harmful effects on their body that can result from their quick fix. One harmful effect is Metabolism Disruption. Metabolism disruption is one of the possible dangers of
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Mineral and Water Function Essay * Mineral and Water Function Essay Kaylah Oswalt BEN VALLEJO SCI/241 9-21-2014 The vitamins and the minrals are the chemical compound and they are needed for a proper function for the body. What I have read I have found out that there are two different types of the vitamins and they are water solubles and also the fat soluble(5). Now the water solubles are the b complex and lets not forget the C that dissolves in the water soluble of vitamins. What
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