Osmosis {Ans: Movement of pure solvent (liquid) across membrane, moves from area of less solute concentration to area of greater concentration until the solutions in the compartments are of equal concentration. Takes place via a semipermeable membrane.}Colon cancer risk factors, signs and symptoms. {Ans: Increased age-40+, Ethnicity-blacks, Colorectal polyps, History of breast cancer, genetics, Abdominal pain, Blood in the stool, Changes in bowel habits, Weight loss, alternating diarrhea & constipation, defecation urgency, increased flatus, decrease in stool caliber, feeling of incomplete evacuation age 40 and up, inflammatory bowel disease, high fat, high protein, low fiber diet, low level of exercise, Polyps in rectum, Obesity and physical inactivity, Smoking, Alcohol, Large amounts of red meat, colitis.}Dehydration Signs & Symptoms and Interventions {Ans: cool dry skin, poor skin turgor, weak thready pulse. IV fluids or fluid orally.}Diarrhea treatment {Ans: Treatment includes restoration of adequate hydration/electrolyte balance, Reintroduce Diet, Antimicrobials may be given when diarrhea is bacterial or parasitic in nature, Avoid dairy, Skin assessment for break down.}Chemotherapy side effects and interventions {Ans: Nausea and vomiting, Loss of appetite, Hair loss, Mouth sores, Fatigue, Skin care, Encourage good nutrition and hydration, monitor signs of infections.}Electrolytes {Ans: Minerals