Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 4CCS
70-Year-Old Male with Polyuria
Mr. Gutteman, a 70-year-old male, was brought into the ER. He had been sick several days with the flu, and was found confused and barely conscious by his daughter.
Mr. Gutteman is breathing rapidly and has a fever of 39°C (102°F). His skin is dry and flaccid, his mucous membranes are dry, and his eyes are sunken. The physician ordered:
•IV (intravenous) fluid and electrolyte replacement
•Blood and urine tests for presence of glucose and
•Strict I&O [careful measurement of fluid intake (e.g., IV, drinking) and output (e.g., urine)]
4. Is diabetes insipidus life threatening? Explain your answer.
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Chapter 16 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 16 - Prob. 1RQCh. 16 - 2. The anterior pituitary secretes all but (a)...Ch. 16 - 3. A hormone not involved in glucose metabolism is...Ch. 16 - 4. Parathyroid hormone (a) increases bone...Ch. 16 - 5. Choose from the following key to identify the...Ch. 16 - 6. A hypodermic injection of epinephrine would (a)...Ch. 16 - 7. Testosterone is to the male as which hormone is...Ch. 16 - 8. If anterior pituitary secretion is deficient in...Ch. 16 - 9. If there is adequate carbohydrate intake,...Ch. 16 - Prob. 10RQ
Ch. 16 - 11. Some hormones act by (a) increasing the...Ch. 16 - Prob. 12RQCh. 16 - 15. Define hormone.
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