Title: Explain the role of fluids in maintaining homeostasis.
Course: Practical Nursing II (14052-II) > Section: Understanding Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Explanation should include

- definition of homeostasis
- the significance of intake and output
- fluid-volume imbalances (intracellular vs. extracellular)
- fluid retention and loss
- role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), aldosterone, and renin-angiotensin.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What significance is intake and output to homeostasis?
- What are the signs and symptoms of fluid imbalances, such as dehydration, hypovolemia, third-space shifting, and hypervolemia?
- What nursing interventions are indicated for each type of fluid-volume imbalance?
- When would one expect to administer hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions to a client?
- How do ADH, aldosterone, and renin-angiotensin mechanisms maintain fluid balance?