A Child Who Appears to Be in Shock Should Be

question 8

True/False

A child who appears to be in shock should be given ample fluids to prevent dehydration.

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Definitions:

Anabolism

The aspect of metabolism that involves the creation of complex molecules from simpler ones, leading to growth.

Hydrolysis

A chemical reaction where water is used to break down the bonds of a compound, resulting in the decomposition of that compound into its constitutive elements or simpler compounds.

Oxidation-Reduction

A chemical process involving the transfer of electrons between two substances, affecting their oxidation states and energy levels.

Reversible Reaction

A chemical reaction that can proceed in both directions, where products can revert to the original reactants under certain conditions.