PATHO THREE: Fluids & Electrolytes and Acid Base

2/3

____ Total body water contained in intracellular fluid

1/3

_____ total body water contained in extracellular fluid

Na

Primary ECF electron: _____

K

Primary ICF electron: _______

Pediatrics

________: 75-80% of body weight is H20. Susceptible to significant fluid volume changes. 

Elderly

________ clients: Decrease in total body water. Increased adipose and decreased renal function and thirst.