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Electrolytes Nursing Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Electrolyte functions in the body - contraction of muscles sending nerve impulses creating bones balancing fluids in the body maintaining the bloods acid base balance how does the body balance electrolytes? - the kidneys filter and re...

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Electrolyte functions in the body - ✔✔contraction of muscles


sending nerve impulses


creating bones


balancing fluids in the body


maintaining the bloods acid base balance


how does the body balance electrolytes? - ✔✔the kidneys filter and reabsorb what

electrolytes we need and don't need in the body


what are the 6 major electrolytes? - ✔✔sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride,

phosphorus, and magnesium


why is sodium important? - ✔✔it helps regulate water inside and outside of the cell,

helps with muscle contraction and transmission of nerve impulses


what is the normal sodium level range? - ✔✔135-145 mEq/L




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, What is hyponatremia? - ✔✔low sodium less than 135mEq/L


signs and symptoms of hyponatremia - ✔✔seizures, abdominal cramping, lethargic,

loss of urine and appetite, orthostatic hypotension and shallow respirations


Causes of hyponatremia include - ✔✔not consuming enough sodium, vomiting,

diarrhea, sweating, low secretion of aldosterone, certain medical conditions


What is hypernatremia? - ✔✔high sodium level that exceeds 145 mEq/dL.


causes of hypernatremia - ✔✔Decreased sodium excretion (corticosteroids, Cushing's

Syndrome, Renal failure, Hyperaldosterone)




Increased sodium intake (excessive oral soidium ingestion or administration of sodium

containing IV fluids)




Decreased water intake (NPO)




Increased water loss (increased rate of metabolism, fever, hyperventilation, infection,

excessive diaphoresis, watery diarrhea, diabetes insipidus)


signs and symptoms of hypernatremia - ✔✔fatigue, restless, increased thirst, extremely

confused, decreased urine output and dry mouth


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