b545 Water, mineral and electrolyte balance functions

Functions of the regulation of water, mineral and electrolytes in the body.

Inclusions

functions of water balance, balance of minerals such as calcium, zinc and iron, and balance of electrolytes such as sodium and potassium; impairments such as in water retention, dehydration, hypercalcaemia, hypocalcaemia, iron deficiency, hypernatraemia, hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia and hypokalaemia

Exclusions

haematological system functions (b430); general metabolic functions (b540); endocrine gland functions (b555);