Why is maintaining fluid balance important during illness?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because it helps prevent dehydration
Illness may increase fluid loss through fever, sweating, vomiting, diarrhoea, rapid breathing or reduced intake. Maintaining an appropriate fluid balance helps preserve blood volume, circulation, temperature regulation, kidney function and normal metabolism, and reduces the risk of dehydration. Fluid needs must still be adjusted for the patient’s condition and medical advice. Therefore, option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because it helps prevent dehydration
Why is this the correct answer?
Illness may increase fluid loss through fever, sweating, vomiting, diarrhoea, rapid breathing or reduced intake. Maintaining an appropriate fluid balance helps preserve blood volume, circulation, temperature regulation, kidney function and normal metabolism, and reduces the risk of dehydration. Fluid needs must still be adjusted for the patient’s condition and medical advice. Therefore, option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Work, careers and livelihood.
