Anatomy and physiology Topic:absorption. A 75 year old has lower extremity edema due to congestive heart failure.
She is prescribed furosemide, a diuretic that works on the Loop of Henle to reabsorb fluid.
How does this help to decrease lower extremity edema?
Explain A 2 month old is brought into the ER following 24hrs of vomiting and diarrhea.
What is the concern in a small child? Explain. What kind of symptoms would you expect to see? What might the lab results show? How can it be corrected?