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Water performs a variety of vital functions. What are they?
- *shape and rigidity of cells
- *regulate body temperature
- *Lubricant
- *Cushions body tissues
- *transports nutrients and waste products
- *solvent for glucose, aa, minerals and protiens and other molecules
- *source of trace minerals
- *Chemical reactions tha join small molecules together or break apart large ones, and helps maintain acid/base balance
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What is the adequate water intake recommendation for men? women?
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What is the minimum amount of water needed?
4 cups
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What is the average I & O for a 24 hr period?
2500mL/day
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What is the minimum amount of urine output desired to indicate healthy functioning kidneys?
30mL/hr
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What is the best source of water?
drinking water
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What are other sources of water, besides drinking water?
- *milk, fruit juice, soup
- *some fruits and veggies have 85-95% water such as: watermelon, grapes, oranges, lettuce, tomatoes, and zuccini
- *soft drinks can be added, but are high in solutes
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What are three examples of diuretics?
coffee, tea and alcohol
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How much of total fluid output is excreted as urine per day?
1500mL/day
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What are examples of sensible fluid losses that can be measured?
- *urine
- *defication
- *wound discharge
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What are insensible fluid losses that can't be measured or seen?
- *perspiration
- *lungs on respiration
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