The Patient Is Supposed to Drink 8 Oz of Fluid

question 38

Essay

The patient is supposed to drink 8 oz of fluid every waking hr. How many quarts should be consumed in 12 hr? Conversion factor: 16 oz = 1 pint, 2 pints = 1 quart. (Create a two-step ratio and proportion.)

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Definitions:

Arousal Theory

A theory suggesting that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal, which varies by individual.

Homeostasis

The process by which a living organism maintains stable internal conditions despite changes in its external environment.

Boredom

A state of feeling disinterested and restless due to a lack of stimulation or engagement.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle stating that performance increases with arousal up to an optimal point, after which it decreases.