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Subject: homeostasis

Author:
bronwyn

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Date Posted: 17:58:09 03/05/01 Mon

you have all stated the relevance of bioscience in nursing & midwifery.

Now we need some specific examples of altered homeostasis - case studies that we can discuss.

they don't need to be text book perfect but 'spring boards' for getting discussion going.

shall I start.

Case study - fiction
Maurice has poorly controlled insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.

His blood glucose levels fluctuate between 8 - 12 mmol/L on a good day & are often a lot higher.

Consequently, he often feels thirsty and passes a lot of urine. Think about how his fluid balance is altered, what sort of negative feedback may occur AND what is hapenning at cellular level to the glucose.

you do not need to look up diabetes mellitus unless you really want to. the important concepts are related to altered homeostasis - glucose & water balance.

Have a think & lets discuss your responses.

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