Heat stroke is the most severe form of heat illness and is a life-threatening emergency.
Answer:
Informed consent is an important part of effective client care that helps accomplish treatment goals.
Explanation:
In all cases of treatment and/or surgery, the medical staff is required to have a written or verbal consent from the patient that they are allowed to proceed with treatment. If the patient is not of sound mind or body, the next of kin are able to then determine the best course of action.
In this example, it cannot be proved that the patient is not of sound mind, even though there is a family history of psychosis. In this case, it is important that the nurse is given consent to treat the patient as they see fit.
<span>A panic attack. I've experienced them and they are not fun at all. They can either be triggered by something seemingly small or even nothing at all. If you are having a panic attack, while it's preferable not to have to go to the hospital, it's better to get checked out and find out that it's a panic attack than to not go and find out it's a heart attack. While it may not be what you think it is, the symptoms are real, and should be treated as such. There is no reason to feel guilty for being concerned with your health.</span>
Answer: prolonged vomiting, chronic diarrhea, laxative abuse, and use of diuretics.
Explanation:
Prolonged vomiting can result in loss of electrolytes, and also disturbs the ionic balance. The potassium is one of the types of ions lost during vomiting. Diarrhea also includes vomiting and profuse stools which also cause loss of potassium from the body. The diuretics induce the urination and also increase the frequency of urination. The potassium ions will be lost if urination becomes frequent. The decrease in level of potassium can result in muscle cramps, muscle twitching, disturb the blood pressure, abnormally affect the heart rhythm, and cause other effects.
