NCLEX PREP: ATI Electrolyte Imbalance Review Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated)
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ATI Fluid and Electrolytes
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ATI Fluid And Electrolytes
NCLEX PREP: ATI Electrolyte Imbalance
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(Verified And Updated)
These are minerals present in all bodily fluids that help regulate fluid balance and hormone
production. They strengthen skeletal structures, and act as catalysts in nerve response, muscle
contractio...
NCLEX PREP: ATI Electrolyte Imbalance Review Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) These are minerals present in all bodily fluids that help regulate fluid balance and hormone production. They strengthen skeletal structures, and act as catalysts in nerve response, muscle contraction, and the metabolism of nutrients - answer✔✔Electrolytes What are the six major electrolytes in t he body? - answer✔✔Sodium& Potassium, Magnesium & Chloride, and Phosphorus and Calcium Where are electrolytes distributed? Or rather, what are they distributed between? - answer✔✔Intracellular and extracellular fluid (ICF&ECF) infants, children, older adul ts, clients who have cognitive disorders, and clients who have chronic illnesses are at the greatest risk for what? - answer✔✔electrolyte imbalances This is the the major electrolyte found in the ECF and is present in most bodily fluid or secretions. It is essential for maintenance of acid -base and fluid balance, active and passive transport mechanisms, and irritability and conduction of nerve and muscle tissue. - answer✔✔SODIUM What are the expected serum sodium levels? - answer✔✔135-145 This electrolyte i mbalance results from an excess of water in the plasma or loss of sodium rich fluids - answer✔✔Hyponatremia Excessive GI losses (vomiting NG suctioning, diarrhea, tap water enemas), Renal losses (diuretics, kidney disease, adrenal insufficiency, and excess ive sweating), skin losses (burns, wound drainage, GI obstruction), Increased or normal ECF volume (excessive oral water intake, SIADH), edematous states (heart failure, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome), inadequate sodium intake, and hyperglycemia are all ri sk factors of what electrolyte imbalance? - answer✔✔Hyponatremia What vital signs would a patient who has hyponatremia display? - answer✔✔Hypothermia, tachycardia, rapid thready pulse, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension What neuromuscular findings would a patient with hyponatremia display? - answer✔✔headache, confusion, possible respiratory compromise, muscle weakness, fatigue, decreased deep tendon reflexes, seizures, and coma
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