The Nurse Assessing a Patient with Vomiting and Diarrhea Observes

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse assessing a patient with vomiting and diarrhea observes that the urine is scant and concentrated.The nurse explains that the compensatory reabsorption of water is controlled by:

• A)osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus.
• B)antidiuretic hormone in the posterior pituitary.
• C)baroreceptors in the carotid sinus.
• D)insulin from the pancreas.

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Definitions:

Hazardous Wastes

Dangerous or potentially harmful substances that require special handling, treatment, and disposal to minimize environmental and health impacts.

Sewage Treatment Plants

Facilities designed to filter and clean wastewater before it is released back into the environment.

Water Pollution

The contamination of water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, caused by harmful substances introduced by human activities.

Eutrophication

A process where water bodies become enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive plant growth and oxygen depletion.