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NUR 339 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) ELECTROLYTES | COMPLETE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (SOLVED) 100% CORRECT
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NUR 339 Electrolytes1. electrolytes
positive or negative charge in water regulate chemical reactions
regulate muscle contractions maintain fluid balance
2. sodium
135-145
3. chloride
97-107
4. calcium
8.8-10.4
9-10.5
majority in bones
5. potassium
3.5-5.0
6. magnesium
1.8-2.6
1.3-2.1
7. phosphorus
, Answer
2.7-4.5
3-4.5
stored in bones and teeth
8. faster and greater imbalance of electrolyte occurs
the more symptomatic the pt will be
9. sodium
most abundant electrolyte in ECF 135-145
-primarily determinant of fluid volume balance
-binds with CL to form salt (where salt goes water goes) contributes to muscle contraction and
nerve impulse transmission
red by
antidiuretic hormone, thirst, renin angiotensin aldosterone system
10. hyponatremia
< 135 Na levels
acute
commonly seen in postop pts from iv fluids -sodium level low die to increase fluid in vascular
space (dilutional)
chronic
seen in pts outside of hospital -longer duration and less neurological manifestations
-exercise related
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