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NUR170 Exam 3: Just Electrolytes – Questions/Answers
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NUR170 Exam 3: Just Electrolytes – Questions/AnswersExpected Sodium Range Right Ans - 136-145 mEq/L
Expected Calcium Range Right Ans - 9.0-10.5 mg/dL
Expected Potassium Range Right Ans - 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Expected Magnesium Range Right Ans - 1.3-2.1 mEq/L
Expected Chloride Range Right Ans - 98-106 mEq/L
Expected Phosphorus Range Right Ans - 3.0-4.5 mg/dL
Hyponatremia Signs and Symptoms Right Ans - -Muscle cramping
-Memory loss
-Anorexia
-Lethargy
-Headache
-Psychosis
-Seizures
-Dizziness
-Coma
-DEATH
Hyponatremia Right Ans - Deficient sodium in the blood
(THINK BRAIN EFFECTS)
Hyponatremia Causes Right Ans - -Excessive sweating
-Vomiting/diarrhea
-Use of diuretic drugs combined with low salt diets
-Hormonal imbalances such as insufficient aldosterone, adrenal insufficiency
and excess ADH secretion
-Early chronic renal failure
-Excessive water intake.
, Hyponatremia (think SALTLOSS) Right Ans - S: Stupor/coma
A: Anorexia
L: Lethargy
T: Tendon reflexes (decreased)
L: Limp muscles
O: Orthostatic hypotension
S: Seizures/headache
S: Stomach cramping
Sources of Sodium Right Ans - -Table salt
-Processed foods
-Canned foods
-Processed cheeses
-Cured meats (deli meats, sandwich meats, bacon/ham)
Functions of Sodium Right Ans - -Fluid and electrolyte balance
-Associated with blood pressure and pH balance in the body
-Required for nerve impulse transmission
-Assists in the transport of certain nutrients (e.g., glucose) into body cells
-Thirst mechanism
-Maintain blood volume
Hypernatremia Right Ans - Too much sodium within the blood
Hypernatremia Signs and Symptoms Right Ans - -Lethargic
-Excessive thirst
-Lack of energy/fatigue.
-Fever
-Restlessness
-Increased fluid retention
-Edema
-Dry mouth
-Decreased urinary output.
Potential Causes of Hypernatremia Right Ans - -Found in patients with
reduced production levels of ADH from the Posterior Pituitary Gland.
-High sodium diets
-Kidney failure
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