Question

Mrs. Cannon is a 75-year-old female who lives by herself. She keeps active by gardening. She has been gardening for about 2 hours on this mid-June late morning with an outside temperature of 81 degrees. Before going outside she ate her breakfast, which consisted of 2 cups of coffee, 1/3 cup oatmeal, and ½ grapefruit. Mrs. Cannon feels weak and is very thirsty. She did not drink anything while she was working.

1. What may Mrs. Cannon be currently experiencing?
2. How much fluid can you estimate she lost?
3. Give two recommendations for Mrs. Cannon at this time, since she feels weak and is thirsty.
4. In regard to Mrs. Cannon, outline the compensatory mechanisms in place with hormonal control of antidiuretic hormone and aldosterone.

Answer 1

Sol - Mrs. Canon can be currently experienced Heat-ellness or heat stroke Arround 1 lt. - 1.317 freid she may lost 7 Two recommendations for Mrs. cannon :- Go away from seen som possible, sit in shade Place near fan or AC. & Drink ons or lemon juice, consult doctor it! needed. slo2