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What causes a potassium deficiency in the body?
A potassium deficiency in the body can be caused by factors such as inadequate dietary intake, excessive loss through vomiting or diarrhea, certain medications like diuretics, or medical conditions like kidney disease.
Inadequate amount of dietary iodine may be the cause of?
iodine deficiency is caused mainly due to reduced intake of iodised salt.
What effect would drinking water have on fluid handling in kidney?
Too much fluid intake will cause the kidneys to produce more urine and inadequate fluid intake will cause the kidneys to conserve body fluids by reducing the volume of urine excreted
What does Marasmus develop from?
Inadequate energy and protein intake (or nutrient intake overall)
What causes phosphorus imbalances?
Phosphorus imbalances can be caused by kidney dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, certain medications, excessive intake of phosphorus-rich foods or supplements, and certain medical conditions like hyperparathyroidism or bone disorders. Additionally, inadequate phosphorus intake or malabsorption can also contribute to phosphorus imbalances.
Causes of kidney disease?
Bacterial/viral Infections,cancer,heavy metals like lead,mercury,arsenic etc. and Oxalate-calcium salts in blood.Drugs.Hypertension,diabetes,genetic disorders.Poor diet and inadequate intake of fluids.
What is the recommended daily intake for fluids?
tea
What causes the two types of protein-energy malnutrition?
Kwashiorkor occurs with fair or adequate calorie intake but inadequate protein intake, while marasmus occurs when the diet is inadequate in both calories and protein.
What is neurological disease?
Alcohol-related neurological disease represents a broad spectrum of conditions caused by acute or chronic alcohol intake.
When do you record fluid intake on a patient?
when the fluids are served to the patient
Which electrolyte imbalance not causes by vomiting?
Hyponatremia (low sodium levels) is an electrolyte imbalance that is not typically caused by vomiting. It is usually caused by conditions such as excessive water intake or certain medical conditions like heart failure or kidney disease.
During times of inadequate intake can the body synthesize all of the fat it needs?
False
