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NUR 160: Weeks 4-6 questions with complete solutions
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- Hondros Nursing 160
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- Hondros College School Of Nursing
NUR 160: Weeks 4-6 questions with complete solutions
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NUR 160: Weeks 4-6Hypervolemia (overhydration) - correct answer ✔✔Too much intake, not enough output
Hypervolemia causes - correct answer ✔✔liver disease
kidney problems
CHF
COPD
Hypervolemia signs & symptoms - correct answer ✔✔N / V
headache
confusion
hyponatremia
coma
Hypervolemia treatments - correct answer ✔✔rid the body of excess fluid (taking a diuretic to increase
urine production)
Hypovolemia (dehydration) - correct answer ✔✔not enough intake, too much output
Hypovolemia causes - correct answer ✔✔fever
heat exposure
too much exercise
no access to safe drinking water
burns / mouth sores/ infection
Hypovolemia signs & symptoms - correct answer ✔✔poor skin turgor
flat neck veins
, decreased BP
increased HR
decreased and dark urine output
Hypovolemia treatment - correct answer ✔✔correct underlying cause, replace both water and
electrolytes
Potassium - correct answer ✔✔Normal ranges: 3.5--5.0
Hyperkalemia - correct answer ✔✔potassium level above 5.0
Hyperkalemia causes - correct answer ✔✔acute kidney failure / disease
destruction of RBC due to severe injury or burn
excessive use of potassium supplements
Hyperkalmia signs & symptoms - correct answer ✔✔muscle fatigue
arrhythmias
paralysis
death
Hyperkalemia treatment - correct answer ✔✔restricting the amount of potassium a person takes
Hypokalemia - correct answer ✔✔potassium level below 3.5
Hypokalemia causes - correct answer ✔✔diarrhea
excessive alcohol use
excessive laxative use
diuretics
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