Nur 170 Exam 1 With Verified Answers

An internal variable links to a health problem that a patient might have the nurse works with that patient to influence some of the _______ ________male , patient 70 years old/ high blood pressure / high cholesterol, poor diet, don't exercise- can't change age , male but we can change? {Ans: external variables Diet&exercise decrease BP, cholesterol, get healthier}Minerals {Ans: dissolved in water and carry an electrical charge, they are referred to as electrolytes. minerals work with other nutrients to maintain fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance in the body.}Rectal/Vaginal administration {Ans: barriers to absorption: presence of stool in the rectum or infectious material in the vargina limits tissue contact. Absorption pattern: easy absorption with both local and systemic effects.}What is pharmacodynamics? {Ans: what the drug does to the body}Protein functions include {Ans: continuously build new tissues enzymes and antibodies (supports immune system) blood clotting form hormones ex. insulin maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance maintenance of acid-base balance in the body backup source of energy muscle contraction/movement hemoglobin}what age related changes place an older adult at risk for under nutrition? {Ans: - loneliness - chronic illness -food allergies - decline in metabolic rate