Urinary
Elimination
Elimination
What are the primary excretory organs?
kidneys
What role does the stomach play in the digestion of food?
It breaks down food with enzymes and acids.
Which body systems works for nutrient absorption?
digestive system
What is a hormone that may affect fluid balance?
Aldosterone
Prevention that promotes health: immunizations seatbelts helmets
Primary prevention
Which condition is characterized by the inability to control the timing of urination?
incontinence
What is the purpose of administering barium in cases of impaction?
To draw water back into the stool
Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body?
Vitamin D
What is the function of electrolytes in the human body?
To regulate nerve and muscle function
Prevention after an illness has already occurred:treatment support groups rehabilitation.
tertiary prevention
What diagnostic test is used to measure the efficiency of the kidneys in removing waste from the blood?
BUN
Which dietary component is essential for maintaining healthy bowel movements and preventing constipation?
What is a common method used in the assessment of altered nutritional status in older adults?
What is the role of potassium in the body?
To maintain fluid balance
Health model focusing on the interrelatedness of mind and body, spirituality, emotional security, and environment.
holistic
Which symptom is indicative of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
painful urination
FEVER
Which foods are known to cause constipation according to the document?
cheese, dairy
Which of the following nutrients is crucial for collagen production and immune function?
Vitamin C
How do we lose fluid?
Through sweating, urination, and breathing
helped or hindered based on an individual's access to resources such as quality education, safe neighborhoods, medication, and affect and behavioral outcomes
Social determinants of health
Main functions of the kidney.
Maintaining overall fluid balance.
which symptom is associated with recent narcotic pain medication use?
constipation
What is the main function of dietary fiber?
To aid in digestion
Think about the ways that fluid leaves our body. If fluid can not be excreted, what implications does this have?
Fluid retention leading to swelling and other health issues
Asking open ended questions
Therapeutic communication