NUR 160 Exam 2, HONDROS/ 98 Q&A/ Already
Graded A+
Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer: If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving
Lasix
Hypervolemia Causes - Answer: CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt
intake, COPD
Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer: Headache, Confusion, Nausea,
Vomiting, Coma
Hypovolemia Causes - Answer: Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no
water access, significant injury to skin
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, Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer: daily weights in similar
clothing, same scale, same time- plus or minus 2 lbs per day, plus or minus 5 lbs a
week
Potassium (K+) - Answer: 3.5-5
Hyperkalemia causes - Answer: AKD, CKD, severe injuries, supplementation
Hyperkalemia signs and symptoms - Answer: muscle fatigue, weakness,
arrhythmia, irritability, Nausea, death
Hypokalemia causes - Answer: diuretics. Diarrhea, excessive sweating, laxatives,
ketoacidosis, alcohol abuse
Hypokalemia signs and symptoms - Answer: muscle cramps, abdominal
distention, constipation, arrhythmia
Renal Pt Diet - Answer: low potassium-no potatoes, oranges, bananas, leafy green
veggies, apples, avocados
Sodium (Na+) - Answer: 135-145
Hypernatremia Causes - Answer: too much salt, rapid infusion of saline, antacids,
increased dairy consumption
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